Ninnoli by Gerolamo Rovetta
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"Ninnoli" by Gerolamo Rovetta is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces us to Domenico Ghegola, an individual characterized by his cowardice despite a longing for the life of a hero. As the narrative unfolds, Ghegola grapples with feelings of inadequacy, political fervor, and his tumultuous interactions with friends and romantic interests, particularly regarding his response to challenges that threaten his honor. The opening of "Ninnoli" establishes Ghegola
as a timid man who dreams of bravery but consistently shies away from conflict. Set against the backdrop of the 1859 war, he fantasizes about rushing into the fray, yet remains paralyzed by inaction. His cowardice leads to ridicule among his peers, but as social pressures mount, Ghegola concocts a plan involving a duel with his provocateur, Aimoni. However, his overwhelming fear and self-deception come to the forefront as he prepares for this confrontation, revealing the profound contrast between his aspirations of gallantry and the stark reality of his character. This conflict drives the early narrative and sets the stage for Ghegola's moral dilemmas and personal growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rovetta, Gerolamo, 1854-1910 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ninnoli |
| Contents | Storiella vecchia -- Era matto o aveva fame? -- Cavalleria assassina -- Scellerata! -- Quintino e Marco. |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, and the DP-Europe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at dp.rastko.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Short stories, Italian |
| Subject | Italian fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28231 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-28231-2 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 315 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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