La lanterna di Diogene by Alfredo Panzini
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| Author | Panzini, Alfredo, 1863-1939 |
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| Title | La lanterna di Diogene |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "La lanterna di Diogene" by Alfredo Panzini is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows an unnamed protagonist as he embarks on a journey from Milan to a seaside cottage, reflecting on life, literature, and society along the way. Through his travels, he expresses contemplative thoughts about the burdens of societal expectations and the allure of freedom, all while drawing on rich imagery and philosophical musings. The opening portion of the novel introduces the main character as he sets off on his bicycle from Milan on a hot July afternoon, excited about his trip to a fishing village near the Adriatic. As he rides, he wrestles with feelings of fatigue related to the formalities of life, contrasting his current joyful anticipation with the weight of societal conventions that weigh him down. He reflects on his past experiences, literary inspirations, and a yearning for simplicity. His encounters along the way, including a chance meeting with a colleague and observations of the countryside, further highlight his internal struggles between the realities of existence and the ideals of freedom he seeks. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Italian fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49310 |
| Release Date | Jun 28, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 65 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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