Top by Adolfo Albertazzi

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Author Albertazzi, Adolfo, 1865-1924
Title Top
Note Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Il cane dello zio Prospero -- Le penne del pavone -- La fiumana -- A Sant'Elpidio -- L'ombrello -- Ci vuol pazienza! -- Francesco mio... -- Simpatia -- Nella Romagna d'una volta -- Valentino e Lucilio -- La passione d'un gentiluomo Veneziano -- Compassione e invidia -- Un martire della verità -- Il vitello -- Zvanòn -- La casta Susanna -- Buona gente -- Il testamento -- Che cosa è il mondo? -- Nell'anno XX della Re-So-Eu.
Credits Produced by Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary "Top" by Adolfo Albertazzi is a novella written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Prospero Marzioli, an unsociable uncle grappling with his feelings of jealousy and protectiveness over his beautiful niece, Elena, who appears to be falling in love with another man. The story delves into themes of unrequited love, familial loyalty, and the emotional turmoil of fading youth. At the start of the novella, we are introduced to Top, the uncle's dog, who unwittingly becomes a messenger when he brings a letter that hints at Elena's romantic interest. This revelation troubles Prospero deeply, leading him to reflect on his affection for Elena and the prospect of losing her to another man. He becomes increasingly distressed, revealing his conflicting emotions of jealousy and paternal care as he observes her interactions from a distance. Prospero's internal struggle sets the tone for the rest of the narrative, showcasing the complexity of human emotions intertwined with family dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Italian
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Fiction
Subject Short stories, Italian
Category Text
EBook-No. 38338
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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