Avvenimenti faceti: Raccolti da un Anonimo Siciliano del secolo XVIII by Pitrè
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"Avvenimenti faceti: Raccolti da un Anonimo Siciliano del secolo XVIII" by Giuseppe Pitrè is a collection of humorous tales and anecdotes written in the early 18th century. The book encompasses a variety of comical events primarily centered around ecclesiastical characters and life, reflecting the societal norms and everyday scenarios of that era in Sicily. Its focus on light-hearted storytelling makes it an entertaining exploration of Sicilian folklore and church life. The opening
of this work presents a series of amusing anecdotes that highlight the absurdities and humorous interactions among clergy and local people during religious events. Each tale touches upon different characters, such as a priest who struggles to deliver a serious mass while distracted by unfolding mishaps, and others that involve comical misunderstandings during sacred ceremonies. These stories incorporate local dialect and cultural references, setting the stage for a rich, entertaining look into the lives of Sicilian communities, especially their relationship with the church. Overall, the beginning establishes a tone filled with humor and a reflection of the quirks of human nature amidst religious settings and traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Pitrè, Giuseppe, 1841-1916 |
|---|---|
| Title | Avvenimenti faceti: Raccolti da un Anonimo Siciliano del secolo XVIII |
| Credits | E-text prepared by brigida, Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Sicily (Italy) -- Religious life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42649 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-42649-5 |
| Release Date | May 5, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 473 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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