Serate d'inverno by marchesa Colombi

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Author Colombi, marchesa, 1840-1920
Title Serate d'inverno
Contents Prefazione -- Teste alate -- La prima disgrazia -- Impara l'arte e mettila da parte -- Fiore d'arancio -- In provincia -- Un velo bianco.
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Summary "Serate d'inverno" by Marchesa Colombi is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of family life and the tranquil yet sometimes stultifying atmosphere of long winter evenings, reflecting on domestic interactions and the subtle tensions that underlie them. The work offers a poignant insight into various characters, particularly the narrator and her family, as they navigate their routine. The opening of "Serate d'inverno" establishes a scene of an Italian family gathered during a chilly winter evening. As members return from their daily activities, conversations revolve around the mundane events of their lives, revealing their personalities and social dynamics. The narrator reminisces about the interactions among family members, depicting a blend of humor and frustration while highlighting the contrasts between the lively expectations of youth and the steady, almost monotonous rhythm of elder generations. Characters like the grandfather, who dozes by the fire, and the relatives engaged in repetitive tasks provide a vivid portrayal of domestic life, setting the stage for the collection's deeper themes of familial bonds and the passage of time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Italian
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Italian fiction
Subject Short stories, Italian
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EBook-No. 43316
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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