L'Amuleto by Neera
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About this eBook
| Author | Neera, 1846-1918 |
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| Title | L'Amuleto |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Claudio Paganelli, Carlo Traverso and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense - Milano at http://www.braidense.it/dire.html) |
| Summary | "L'Amuleto" by Neera is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story opens with the death of General Maurizio di Rocca Tournion, revealing intriguing connections among his heirs and an unusual amulet that hints at a mystery. The main character, a young officer, engages in a reflective narrative on love and loss, while his relationships, especially with women, form a central theme. The opening of the novel introduces a rich tapestry of characters and settings, beginning with the general's legacy and the discovery of a mysterious manuscript within an ornate leather case. The manuscript details the general's past experiences in war, love, and encounters that shaped his views. A significant turning point occurs when an enigmatic old man gives the manuscript to the young officer, indicating it tells the true story of a woman's love. Throughout the opening, we see a mix of nostalgia, profound thoughts on life and relationships, and the influence of the past on the present, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of emotional and societal themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18008 |
| Release Date | Mar 17, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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