Le Novelle della Pescara by Gabriele D'Annunzio

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Author D'Annunzio, Gabriele, 1863-1938
Title Le Novelle della Pescara
Contents La vergine Orsola -- La vergine Anna -- Gli idolatri -- L'eroe -- La veglia funebre -- La contessa d'Amalfi -- La morte del duca d'Ofena -- Il traghettatore -- Agonia -- La fine di Candia -- La fattura -- I marenghi -- La madia -- Mungià -- La guerra del Ponte -- Turlendana ritorna -- Turlendana ebro -- Il cerusico di mare.
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Summary "Le Novelle della Pescara" by Gabriele D'Annunzio is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The work explores various themes, often reflecting on morality, spirituality, and the human condition against the backdrop of the Pescara region in Italy. Central to the first narrative, titled "La Vergine Orsola," is the character of Orsola, who faces profound emotional and existential turmoil. The opening of the story presents the solemn atmosphere surrounding Orsola, who lies ill in bed as a priest arrives to administer the sacrament. The scene is set in a wintry environment, with the imagery emphasizing the stark contrast between life and death. As her sister Camilla and other townsfolk wait anxiously, the gravity of Orsola's illness looms over them. Through rich, descriptive prose, D'Annunzio captures the tension in the room as various characters interact with Orsola, illustrating themes of helplessness, familial bonds, and spiritual reflection. The narrative intertwines Orsola's battle with sickness and the yearning for clarity and redemption amid the looming presence of mortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Italian
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Italy -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Short stories, Italian
Subject Italian fiction -- 20th century
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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