Profili, impressioni e ricordi by Neera

"Profili, impressioni e ricordi" by Neera is a posthumous collection of literary reflections and memories written in the early 20th century. The work presents an intimate exploration of the life and ideals of Alberto Sormani, a figure characterized by his intense artistic sensibility and passionate ideals. Through reflections and narrative passages, the text seems to delve into themes of loss, memory, and the enduring nature of one's aspirations and artistic legacy. The opening of the text introduces the poignant atmosphere surrounding Sormani’s last moments as experienced by a close friend, who recalls a fateful evening before his untimely death at a young age. The protagonist mentions a conversation filled with an uncharacteristic melancholy, hinting at the deeper struggles Sormani faces concerning his health and existential musings. The friend reflects on their interactions, highlighting Sormani's artistic dedication and his struggles to find meaning in translations of his works, giving way to contemplations on the nature of life, love, and loss. Ultimately, this opening sets a somber tone of reverence for a spirit that sought elevating ideals, leaving the readers with a sense of both tragedy and admiration for a young life cut short. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Neera, 1846-1918
Title Profili, impressioni e ricordi
Original Publication Italy: Cogliati,1920.
Credits 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: 36.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Italian
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Italian literature -- History and criticism
Subject Neera, 1846-1918 -- Travel
Category Text
eBook-No. 67974
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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