The Marble Faun; Or, The Romance of Monte Beni - Volume 1

"The Marble Faun; Or, The Romance of Monte Beni - Volume 1" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a story set in 19th-century Rome, about four artists whose lives become intertwined with questions of right and wrong. The story follows Miriam, Hilda, Kenyon, and Donatello, who looks a lot like a famous statue. When the friends meet at a gallery to explore sculptures, especially the one of Donatello who looks like the Faun of Praxiteles, the novel looks at each personality. Miriam is artistic but seems sad. Hilda is innocent and wise. Kenyon takes pride in his sculptures. Donatello is simple and innocent. The environment around them hints at emotional situations between the characters that will influence their journey.