A Roman Singer is a novel written by F. Marion Crawford, set in Rome during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of Orsino, a talented singer who is struggling to make a name for himself in the competitive world of music. Despite his talent, Orsino is constantly faced with obstacles and setbacks that prevent him from achieving his dreams.As the story progresses, Orsino meets and falls in love with the beautiful and wealthy Princess Sant' Ilario. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Orsino is a commoner and the Princess is of noble birth. The novel explores themes of love, class, and ambition, as Orsino navigates the complexities of his personal and professional life.Throughout the novel, Crawford vividly depicts the vibrant and colorful world of Rome, from its bustling streets to its opulent palaces. The characters are richly drawn and complex, with their own hopes, fears, and motivations.A Roman Singer is a compelling tale of love, music, and the pursuit of success, set against the backdrop of one of the world's most fascinating cities.1893. With frontispiece. F. Marion Crawford was one of the more famous authors in the English-speaking world at the time of his death in 1909. He wrote over forty novels, most of which were in the style of disposable romances popular at the time. He also wrote stories of the horror and occult, which are generally the ones for which he is remembered today. A Roman Singer begins: I, Cornelio Grandi, who tell you these things, have a story of my own, of which some of you are not ignorant. You know, for one thing, that I was not always poor, nor always a professor of philosophy, nor a scribbler of pedantic articles for a living. Many of you can remember why I was driven to sell my patrimony, the dear castello in the Sabines, with the good corn-land and the vineyards in the valley, and the olives, too. For I am not old yet; at least, Mariuccia is older, as I often tell her. These are queer times. It was not any fault of mine. But now that Nino is growing to be a famous man in the world, and people are saying good things and bad about him, and many say that he did wrong in this matter, I think it best to tell you all the whole truth and what I think of it. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.