Mia: Romanzo by Memini

"Mia: Romanzo" by Memini is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of the Prince d'Astianello and his daughter, Camilla, as they navigate the complexities of family, social tradition, and expectations in a rural Italian setting. The narrative delves into themes of love, memory, and the consequences of personal choices, providing a glimpse into aristocratic life and societal norms of the time. The opening of the novel introduces the Prince d'Astianello, a widower in his mid-forties who is under societal pressure to remarry but remains devoted to the memory of his late wife. The narrative describes his deep affection for his daughter, Camilla, a timid girl who is not particularly studious. As the Prince enjoys his days at their grand estate, surrounded by the lush countryside and horse racing activities, we are introduced to Drollino, a young boy from the village with a fierce passion for horses. The two children form a friendship, and the dynamics of their lives begin to intertwine, hinting at future developments that will explore their characters amid the backdrop of class distinction and love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Memini, 1849-1897
Title Mia: Romanzo
Credits Produced by Carlo Traverso, Paganelli and the Online
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 49.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Italian
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Italian fiction -- 19th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 16980
Release Date
Last Update Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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