Parassiti: Commedia in tre atti by Camillo Antona-Traversi
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"Parassiti: Commedia in tre atti" by Camillo Antona-Traversi is a theatrical play written in the late 19th century. This work presents a portrait of a certain class of opportunistic individuals within society, specifically focusing on the protagonist, Commendatore Don Gennaro Gaudenzi. Through this character and his interactions, the play likely addresses themes of morality, social critique, and the human condition, often using comedy as a vehicle for deeper commentary. At the start
of "Parassiti," the author provides a backdrop of personal struggle and the quest for success after a tumultuous period in his life. The protagonist, Don Gennaro Gaudenzi, is depicted as a quintessential figure of a societal parasite, someone who thrives on the misfortunes of others while navigating the complexities of his family dynamics, primarily concerning his daughter and her romantic prospects. The atmosphere is set with a focus on Roman society, where personal aspirations seem to intersect with broader social issues, leading the audience on a comedic yet poignant exploration of human relationships and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Antona-Traversi, Camillo, 1857-1934 |
|---|---|
| Title | Parassiti: Commedia in tre atti |
| Credits | Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Italian drama |
| Subject | Antona-Traversi, Camillo, 1857-1934 -- Criticism and interpretation |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64885 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-64885-9 |
| Release Date | Mar 20, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 347 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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