Racconti storici by Giambattista Bazzoni

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Author Bazzoni, Giambattista, 1803-1850
Title Racconti storici
Original Publication Milano: Manini, 1832.
Note Reading ease score: 37.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents Ingelinda -- Il bravo e la dama -- Adelberta Boniprandi -- Macaruffo venturiero -- Il bacio fatale -- La nozze al castello -- Il sotterraneo di Porta Nuova.
Credits Barbara Magni
Summary "Racconti storici" by Giambattista Bazzoni is a collection of historical tales written in the early 19th century. The work features various interconnected narratives that draw on historical events and characters from Italian history, bringing to life the rich tapestry of the past through vivid storytelling. The opening portion introduces two central characters, Ingelinda and Agnese, highlighting their emotional struggles against the backdrop of a historical setting. At the start of the collection, we are introduced to Ingelinda, a blind nun living in the Monastery of San Maurizio in Milan, as she shares a poignant conversation with her companion, Agnese. Ingelinda reflects on her past sorrows, including her deep connection with a nobleman named Guido, whose fate remains uncertain after a battle. As their dialogue unfolds, the narrative evokes themes of love, loss, and the weight of unfulfilled dreams, painting a vivid picture of life in a cloister during the late 15th century. The richness and beauty of Bazzoni's prose suggest a deeper exploration of personal and historical intertwining motifs throughout the tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Italian
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Short stories, Italian
Subject Italian fiction -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 72382
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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