Idillii spezzati by Antonio Fogazzaro
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"Idillii spezzati" by Antonio Fogazzaro is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into themes of love, class, and human relationships through its narrative, which is primarily concerned with the protagonist's infatuation and interactions with a young woman named Harriet. Set against the serene backdrop of the Lake Lugano area, the story begins to unravel the complexities of social perceptions and romantic aspirations. The opening of "Idillii spezzati"
introduces the narrator who resides in a quaint villa by Lake Lugano. While fishing on the lake, he encounters Harriet and her family, igniting a blend of admiration and imaginative romantic aspiration in him. His initial irritation at her disdainful remark is quickly overshadowed by his fascination with her beauty and poise. As he offers them a boat ride, the dynamics of their interaction unfold, revealing not only his longing for acceptance but also hints of Harriet's internal conflicts, particularly as her family engages with an enigmatic and dubious pair named the Roberts, foreshadowing deeper entanglements to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fogazzaro, Antonio, 1842-1911 |
|---|---|
| Title | Idillii spezzati |
| Contents | Idillii spezzati -- Il Crocifisso d'argento -- La visita di Sua Maestà -- L'orologio di Lisa -- La lira del poeta -- La stria -- Per una foglia di rosa -- Il testamento dell'orbo da Rettorgole -- Il folletto nello specchio -- Màlgari. |
| Credits |
Produced by Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.6 (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 -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60115 |
| Release Date | Aug 17, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 314 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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