La Gioconda by Gabriele D'Annunzio

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Author D'Annunzio, Gabriele, 1863-1938
Title La Gioconda
Credits E-text prepared by Chuck Greif, Claudio Paganelli, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "La Gioconda" by Gabriele D'Annunzio is a tragedy written in the early 20th century. The play is set against the backdrop of Florence and features a cast of characters that includes Lucio Settala, Silvia Settala, and Lorenzo Gaddi, delving into themes of love, artistry, and the haunting past. The narrative revolves around Lucio, an artist recovering from a life-threatening incident, and the relationships entangled with his past and present, particularly concerning a figure named Gioconda. At the start of the tragedy, the stage is meticulously described, suggesting an atmosphere of harmony and deep emotional undercurrents. The opening scene introduces Silvia Settala and Lorenzo Gaddi, who discuss Lucio’s recovery and their hopes for his return to creativity, reflecting on the impact of his traumatic experiences. Silvia grapples with her emotions as Lucio begins to reawaken to life and art, hinting at the unresolved tensions with Gioconda, a past lover who continues to hold power over him. The prologue of interactions sets the tone for dramatic confrontations and emotional struggles that will unfold, indicating an inevitable clash between love, memory, and artistic aspiration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Italian
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Tragedies
Subject Italian drama -- 19th century
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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