Una partita a scacchi; Il Trionfo d'amore; Intermezzi e scene by Giuseppe Giacosa

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Author Giacosa, Giuseppe, 1847-1906
Title Una partita a scacchi; Il Trionfo d'amore; Intermezzi e scene
Note Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Una partita a scacchi; Il Trionfo d'amore; Intermezzi e scene" by Giuseppe Giacosa is a dramatic work consisting of various legends and interludes written in the late 19th century. This piece includes two acts of a legendary drama, exploring themes of love and destiny through the lens of chivalric ideals. The story is interwoven with elements of romance, intrigue, and the complexities of human emotions, particularly as they play out in medieval settings. The beginning of "Una partita a scacchi" introduces us to the characters Renato and Iolanda during a stormy evening in their castle in the Aosta Valley. As they discuss the harshness of their surroundings, Renato expresses his concerns about Iolanda's solitary fate and the absence of a suitor in her life. Iolanda, strong-willed and independent, reveals her secret longing for love while skillfully engaging in a chess game against Renato, symbolizing the strategic and often unforgiving nature of relationships. The tension of the impending chess match takes center stage when a wager is placed: if Fernando, a youthful page, wins, he may wed Iolanda; if he loses, the stakes are grave. The opening sets a tone of suspense as it hints at the intertwining fates of love, ambition, and sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Italian
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Italian drama -- 19th century
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