Il diavolo nell'ampolla by Adolfo Albertazzi
"Il diavolo nell'ampolla" by Adolfo Albertazzi is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores various themes through distinct narratives, likely featuring a variety of characters and situations that invite reflection on human nature and societal issues. The title suggests an exploration of malevolence or temptation, possibly framed within allegorical or fantastical elements. The opening of the collection introduces a melancholic and poignant encounter between two
men, Saverio and Carlino, on a train. Saverio, a soldier returning home, shares the recent tragedy of losing his wife unexpectedly, sparking reflections on mortality and the impact of war. The dialogue reveals not only the personal grief experienced by the characters but also hints at broader themes of loss, resilience, and the harsh realities faced by those left behind in times of conflict. This set-up establishes a deeply emotional atmosphere, suggesting that the subsequent stories may similarly delve into different aspects of human experience against the backdrop of the tumultuous era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Albertazzi, Adolfo, 1865-1924 |
|---|---|
| Title | Il diavolo nell'ampolla |
| Note | Reading ease score: 48.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Contents | Le figurine -- Il camiciotto rosso -- La cassaforte di don Fiorenzo -- La forfecchia -- La ciocchettina -- Il nido -- Ferdina -- Il chiodo -- Cinquantamila lire -- La stella Sirio -- L'asino nel fiume -- Il diavolo nell'ampolla. |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, Italian |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38637 |
| Release Date | Jan 21, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 222 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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