... self in favour of an ever-increasing state of obsession for this boy and degradation of his former person. This infatuation eventually takes his life, when a lethal cholera invades Venice. He has the opportunity to leave, but cannot bring himself to leave what has now become an object of desire. Henceforth, his life ends in the embracement of madness. This novel undoubtedly deals with the role of the artist in society, ... are wont to do. However, unlike other boys, he never came down. In this lie his philosophical - as well as physical -terms of rebellion. Cosimo is angered not only over...

• Word Count: 1221
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate