Libro serio by Antonio Ghislanzoni
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"Libro serio" by Antonio Ghislanzoni is a literary work likely written in the late 19th century. The text appears to explore themes related to literature and music, emphasizing a playful contrast between the types of books people seek out, particularly focusing on the concept of "serious" literature versus more popular or entertaining genres. The work seems to nod to the notion of societal preferences in reading and the cultural dynamics surrounding artistic
expression. The opening of "Libro serio" features a dialogue between an editor and the author, reflecting on the commercial success of two previous works, "Libro proibito" and "Libro allegro." While those works are received with enthusiasm, there is skepticism regarding the potential success of "Libro serio," which the editor predicts will have dismal sales due to its serious nature. This exchange sets the stage for a critique of public taste and appeals to a broader exploration within the literary scene, inviting readers to consider the existence and reception of literature that does not cater to the mainstream. The dialogue establishes a humorous yet poignant reflection on the nature of artistic ambition and societal values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ghislanzoni, Antonio, 1824-1893 |
|---|---|
| Title | Libro serio |
| Contents | Angelo Mariani -- Giovanni Pacini -- Gustavo Modena -- Giuseppe Rota -- La Casa di Verdi a Sant'Agata. |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 38.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17883 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-17883-7 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 374 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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