Novelle umoristiche by Adolfo Albertazzi
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| Author | Albertazzi, Adolfo, 1865-1924 |
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| Title | Novelle umoristiche |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | Il suicidio del maestro Bonarca -- La giocatrice -- Doni nuziali -- Dall'Eldorado -- Il cappello del marito -- Efficacia d'una giarrettiera -- La fortuna di un uomo -- Una “scampanata„ -- Il polso -- Come finì la Modestia -- L'entusiasta punito -- L'agnello -- Il falcone -- In Arcadia. |
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| Summary | "Novelle umoristiche" by Adolfo Albertazzi is a collection of humorous short stories written in the early 20th century." The stories explore various themes and characters, often weaving in elements of social commentary and satire. The opening portion introduces readers to Maestro Bonarca, a musician embroiled in struggles with ambition, artistic integrity, and societal pressures, setting the stage for comic yet poignant explorations of human folly and aspiration. "At the start of the collection, the story “Il suicidio del maestro Bonarca” depicts the titular character as he grapples with the failure of his opera and the ensuing despair over his debts." Bonarca, once a figure of authority and respect in his community, finds himself on the brink of suicide due to the collapse of his dreams. However, as he prepares to end his life, he reflects on his choices and considers waiting to see how the public and press would respond to his death. The comedic irony heightens as he becomes increasingly conflicted about his fate and ultimately experiences an unexpected turn of events in his near-fatal moment, setting a tone that blends dark humor with satirical reflection on the nature of recognition and success in the arts. (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. | 48779 |
| Release Date | Apr 24, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 135 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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