La plebe, parte III by Vittorio Bersezio
"La plebe, parte III" by Vittorio Bersezio is a social novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the complex relationships between different social classes in Italy, particularly focusing on the perspectives of the lower classes, as embodied by the character Maurilio, while also examining the viewpoints of the aristocracy through the eyes of the marquis di Baldissero. The opening of the story begins with the marquis di Baldissero
reading a manuscript by Maurilio, which raises significant issues regarding social progress, class struggles, and the role of the common people (la plebe) in society. Bersezio presents a philosophical discourse concerning the need for the plebe to transform from a "blind force" into a "conscious and enlightened power." The marquis is intrigued by the ideas expressed in the manuscript, which reflect the tension between the desires of the lower classes and the aristocratic order. This sets the stage for a deep exploration of societal structures, personal ambitions, and the potential for revolution that challenges the existing norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bersezio, Vittorio, 1830-1900 |
|---|---|
| Title | La plebe, parte III |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 39.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Italian fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46725 |
| Release Date | Aug 29, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 382 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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