The Gadfly
About this book
The Gadfly was published in 1897, and its original publishers feared a hostile public reaction to its theme of revolution. Instead, it quickly became a classic of socialism, one of the very first politically aware novels. A story of love and conspiracy, it was based in part on the early life of Sidney Rosenblum, better known as "Reilly Ace of Spies" -- Voynich's boyfriend at the time.
Reader Profile
4.2/5 · 13182 readers · 198 pages · ≈ 3 h 40 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The Gadfly?
About ≈ 3 h 40 m — 198 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Gadfly?
198 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Gadfly?
It sits on the Historical Fiction, History, Fiction shelves.
Has The Gadfly been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Gadfly (1955).
Is The Gadfly in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does The Gadfly take place?
It is set in Italy during Revolution of 1848, 1815-1870.
Who wrote The Gadfly?
Ethel Lilian Voynich.
Where can I read The Gadfly online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library