Novelle by conte Cesare Balbo
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"Novelle" by conte Cesare Balbo is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 19th century. This work encompasses a variety of tales that seem to explore themes of love, loss, and social justice through the lens of different characters. The narratives include various protagonists grappling with their circumstances, notably focusing on their relationships and the societal norms surrounding them. The opening of the collection introduces us to the character
of a good-natured schoolmaster who serves as a narrator for the stories. He discusses the dangers of gossip and calumny while recounting the somber fate of Francesca, a noble girl who endures the tragic consequences of political strife and social isolation after her family falls from grace. As Francesca navigates her life in poverty, her innocent love for Manfredi—a nobleman with a similar background—becomes complicated by external pressures and expectations. The initial story sets the tone for the collection, hinting at deeper moral reflections woven through the personal struggles and societal critique evident in the upcoming tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Creator | Balbo, Cesare, conte, 1789-1853 |
|---|---|
| Title | Novelle |
| Contents | Francesca -- Toniotto e Maria -- La bella Alda -- Margherita -- Imilda -- I due spagnuoli -- L'ebrea -- La marchesina -- Il filosofo -- L'ufficiale in ritiro. |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 42.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Italian fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, Italian |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39658 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39658-3 |
| Release Date | May 8, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 616 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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