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LoC No.: 20006708

Title: Tales of My Native Town

Note: Translation in part of: Le novelle della Pescara, #53184 .

Note: Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: The hero -- The Countess of Amalfi -- The return of Turlendana -- Turlendana drunk -- The gold pieces -- Sorcery -- The idolaters -- Mungia -- The downfall of Candia -- The death of the Duke of Ofena -- The War of the Bridge -- The virgin Anna.

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Summary: "Tales of My Native Town" by Gabriele D'Annunzio is a collection of short stories that was likely written in the early 20th century. Set in the picturesque town of Pescara, it immerses readers in the local culture, blending elements of realism and fantastic occurrences. The narratives often explore themes of passion, heroism, and tragedy through the lives of the characters, such as the titular Turlendana and other vivid personalities that populate the stories. At the start of the book, we encounter a vibrant celebration in Mascalico, where the townsfolk are honoring their Patron Saint, Gonselvo. Amidst the festivities, L’Ummalido suffers a terrible injury while helping to carry the statue of the saint, symbolizing the sacrifices of the community. As his companions argue over his position after the accident, L’Ummalido’s determination to fulfill his duty reflects the profound connection between the individuals and their cultural traditions. This opening scene not only sets the tone for the book's exploration of local life but also introduces the reader to the mixture of beauty and raw humanity that D'Annunzio captures in his tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: D'Annunzio, Gabriele, 1863-1938

Author of introduction, etc.: Hergesheimer, Joseph, 1880-1954

Translator: Mantellini, Gaetano Ettore Raffaele, 1856-

EBook No.: 55742

Published: Oct 13, 2017

Downloads: 101

Language: English

Subject: Italy -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

Subject: Italian fiction -- Translations into English

Subject: Short stories, Italian -- Translations into English

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 20006708

Title: Tales of My Native Town

Note: Translation in part of: Le novelle della Pescara, #53184 .

Note: Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: The hero -- The Countess of Amalfi -- The return of Turlendana -- Turlendana drunk -- The gold pieces -- Sorcery -- The idolaters -- Mungia -- The downfall of Candia -- The death of the Duke of Ofena -- The War of the Bridge -- The virgin Anna.

Credits: Produced by ellinora, 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: "Tales of My Native Town" by Gabriele D'Annunzio is a collection of short stories that was likely written in the early 20th century. Set in the picturesque town of Pescara, it immerses readers in the local culture, blending elements of realism and fantastic occurrences. The narratives often explore themes of passion, heroism, and tragedy through the lives of the characters, such as the titular Turlendana and other vivid personalities that populate the stories. At the start of the book, we encounter a vibrant celebration in Mascalico, where the townsfolk are honoring their Patron Saint, Gonselvo. Amidst the festivities, L’Ummalido suffers a terrible injury while helping to carry the statue of the saint, symbolizing the sacrifices of the community. As his companions argue over his position after the accident, L’Ummalido’s determination to fulfill his duty reflects the profound connection between the individuals and their cultural traditions. This opening scene not only sets the tone for the book's exploration of local life but also introduces the reader to the mixture of beauty and raw humanity that D'Annunzio captures in his tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: D'Annunzio, Gabriele, 1863-1938

Author of introduction, etc.: Hergesheimer, Joseph, 1880-1954

Translator: Mantellini, Gaetano Ettore Raffaele, 1856-

EBook No.: 55742

Published: Oct 13, 2017

Downloads: 101

Language: English

Subject: Italy -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

Subject: Italian fiction -- Translations into English

Subject: Short stories, Italian -- Translations into English

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.