Damiano: Storia di una povera famiglia by Giulio Carcano
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"Damiano: Storia di una povera famiglia" by Giulio Carcano is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This narrative revolves around the struggles of a destitute family, focusing particularly on the character of Damiano, the son who must navigate the challenges arising from the death of his father, an old soldier of Napoleon. The book touches on themes of poverty, duty, and familial love, offering a glimpse into the lives of ordinary
people during that era. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the dire situation of the family following the impending death of Vittore, the patriarch and veteran. As the family gathers for Vittore’s final moments, they reflect on their memories and the impact of poverty on their lives. After his death, Damiano takes up the mantle of responsibility, contemplating the future for himself, his mother Teresa, and his siblings, Celso and Stella. In a poignant blend of sorrow and resolution, Damiano’s determination to support his family and seek a better life emerges, setting the stage for a tale steeped in resilience and the trials of the impoverished during a time of struggle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Carcano, Giulio, 1812-1884 |
|---|---|
| Title | Damiano: Storia di una povera famiglia |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense - Milano) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 46.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25178 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-25178-3 |
| Release Date | Apr 26, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3791 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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