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Title: Storia vecchia: Commedia in due atti

Note: Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Carla, Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Storia vecchia: Commedia in due atti" by Giuseppe Giacosa is a theatrical play written in the late 19th century. The work is a classic example of comedy that delves into themes of love, infidelity, and the complexities of marriage and friendship. Taking place in a historical context reflective of Italian society during this period, the play navigates the nuances of relationships among aristocratic characters and brings light to various social conventions. The plot centers around the characters Alfonso, Manfredo, and Berta, exploring the dynamics of their relationships. Manfredo, who is married to Berta, finds himself in a moral quandary when he receives a letter from a former lover, leading him to contemplate a return to a past romance. Throughout the play, his friend Alfonso encourages him to kindle jealousy in Berta as a means to reaffirm her love for him. The narrative unfolds with witty dialogue and character interactions that highlight both the absurdity and poignancy of their situations. Ultimately, the play presents a reflective and humorous take on the timeless themes of love and trust within the context of societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Giacosa, Giuseppe, 1847-1906

EBook No.: 32263

Published: May 5, 2010

Downloads: 40

Language: Italian

Subject: Italian drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Storia vecchia: Commedia in due atti

Note: Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Carla, Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Storia vecchia: Commedia in due atti" by Giuseppe Giacosa is a theatrical play written in the late 19th century. The work is a classic example of comedy that delves into themes of love, infidelity, and the complexities of marriage and friendship. Taking place in a historical context reflective of Italian society during this period, the play navigates the nuances of relationships among aristocratic characters and brings light to various social conventions. The plot centers around the characters Alfonso, Manfredo, and Berta, exploring the dynamics of their relationships. Manfredo, who is married to Berta, finds himself in a moral quandary when he receives a letter from a former lover, leading him to contemplate a return to a past romance. Throughout the play, his friend Alfonso encourages him to kindle jealousy in Berta as a means to reaffirm her love for him. The narrative unfolds with witty dialogue and character interactions that highlight both the absurdity and poignancy of their situations. Ultimately, the play presents a reflective and humorous take on the timeless themes of love and trust within the context of societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Giacosa, Giuseppe, 1847-1906

EBook No.: 32263

Published: May 5, 2010

Downloads: 40

Language: Italian

Subject: Italian drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.