The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First by Carlo Gozzi
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"The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First" by Carlo Gozzi is an autobiographical work written in the late 18th century. The book explores the life and thoughts of Count Carlo Gozzi, a significant yet often overlooked figure associated with Venetian literature and the Commedia dell'Arte. It offers insights into his experiences, notably his interactions with other prominent playwrights and social figures of his time, as well as reflections on Venetian
society during its period of decline. At the start of this memoir, the author introduces himself and the context in which he is writing. Gozzi describes his familial background and social standing as a member of the Venetian nobility, albeit without true patrician roots. The narrative detail focuses on a specific episode involving a conflict with Pier Antonio Gratarol, a secretary in the Venetian government, which serves as a backdrop for Gozzi's reflections on his life. The opening sets the tone for a detailed exploration of Venice's cultural landscape, Gozzi’s literary endeavors, and his combative relationships with contemporaries, with hints of both humor and the turbulence of his personal and professional life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gozzi, Carlo, 1720-1806 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Lalauze, Adolphe, 1838-1906 |
| Illustrator | Manceau, Alexandre, 1817-1865 |
| Illustrator | Sand, Maurice, 1823-1889 |
| Translator | Symonds, John Addington, 1840-1893 |
| Title | The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images at The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Gozzi, Carlo, 1720-1806 |
| Subject | Longhi, Pietro, 1702-1785 |
| Subject | Authors, Italian -- Biography |
| Subject | Commedia dell'arte |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38266 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38266-1 |
| Release Date | Dec 10, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 939 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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