The Monk's Wedding

Swiss author Conrad Ferdinand Meyer (1825 - 1898) was a master of the historical novella. The Monk's Wedding, written in 1884, is an exotic and fascinating tale told with an intriguing and skillful use of the frame narration technique. Set in medieval Italy, the story of the monk's wedding follows a train of events resulting in a highly ironical outcome. Meyer recreates medieval Italy not only in its physical environment, but also in the mores and attitudes of the time. Those who enjoy a refined and elegant tale will enjoy this novella.