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Title: La prigione; Acqua sul fuoco
Note: Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "La prigione; Acqua sul fuoco" by Ercole Luigi Morselli is a drama in three acts written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the grand, historical setting of Siena, featuring characters from the aristocratic Della Lizza family, including Romano and Luisa, as well as their children and various societal figures. The work examines themes of family, societal pressures, and the evolution of traditions amidst personal and economic struggles. At the start of this drama, the reader is introduced to a lavish salon where a gathering of guests enjoys chocolate and conversation. The atmosphere is lively, marked by playful banter and flirtation among the younger characters, such as Gaia and Piero, as well as the daring interactions between Selvaggia and Roberto. As Romano, Luisa’s husband, hides from his family’s accumulating debts and personal turmoil, there is an undercurrent of tension surrounding the family's financial wellbeing, evidenced through discussions amongst the guests about their social standing and obligations. The opening intricately sets the stage for a complex interplay of personal and familial dynamics, suggesting deeper themes of sacrifice and societal expectations that will likely unfold in the following acts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Morselli, Ercole Luigi, 1882-1921
EBook No.: 59878
Published: Jul 9, 2019
Downloads: 76
Language: Italian
Subject: Italian drama -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: La prigione; Acqua sul fuoco
Note: Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by 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: "La prigione; Acqua sul fuoco" by Ercole Luigi Morselli is a drama in three acts written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the grand, historical setting of Siena, featuring characters from the aristocratic Della Lizza family, including Romano and Luisa, as well as their children and various societal figures. The work examines themes of family, societal pressures, and the evolution of traditions amidst personal and economic struggles. At the start of this drama, the reader is introduced to a lavish salon where a gathering of guests enjoys chocolate and conversation. The atmosphere is lively, marked by playful banter and flirtation among the younger characters, such as Gaia and Piero, as well as the daring interactions between Selvaggia and Roberto. As Romano, Luisa’s husband, hides from his family’s accumulating debts and personal turmoil, there is an undercurrent of tension surrounding the family's financial wellbeing, evidenced through discussions amongst the guests about their social standing and obligations. The opening intricately sets the stage for a complex interplay of personal and familial dynamics, suggesting deeper themes of sacrifice and societal expectations that will likely unfold in the following acts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Morselli, Ercole Luigi, 1882-1921
EBook No.: 59878
Published: Jul 9, 2019
Downloads: 76
Language: Italian
Subject: Italian drama -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.