Santippe: Piccolo romanzo fra l'antico e il moderno by Alfredo Panzini
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| Author | Panzini, Alfredo, 1863-1939 |
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| Title | Santippe: Piccolo romanzo fra l'antico e il moderno |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library) |
| Summary | "Santippe: Piccolo romanzo fra l'antico e il moderno" by Alfredo Panzini is a novel written in the early 20th century. The work explores the interaction between classical themes and contemporary life, centering around the character of Santippe, the historically maligned wife of Socrates. It delves into themes of gender, philosophy, and the complexity of human relationships, inviting readers to reevaluate long-held societal perceptions, particularly regarding women. At the start of the novel, the author introduces the historical context of ancient Greece, depicting it as a vibrant yet fleeting period of creativity and philosophy. The prose contrasts the rich cultural legacy of the Hellenic civilization with the more mechanized, mundane realities of modern life. Through the character of Santippe, Panzini intends not to perpetuate the negative stereotypes associated with her but rather to challenge and analyze the dynamic between her and Socrates, pondering the implications of their relationship and the broader context of women's roles throughout history. The opening sets a reflective tone, suggesting a blend of humor and philosophical insight as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Italian fiction -- 20th century |
| Subject | Xanthippe -- Fiction |
| Subject | Socrates -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65586 |
| Release Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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