La pianta dei sospiri by Defendente Sacchi
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"La pianta dei sospiri" by Defendente Sacchi is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers around Marcellina, a pure and innocent young woman from the pastoral village of Nebiolo, and explores themes of love, simplicity, and the innocence of rural life. Sacchi's work reflects on the beauty of nature and the emotional turmoil that love can bring, particularly in the lives of those who strive to remain untouched
by the complexities of the world. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the tranquil setting of Nebiolo, a small village characterized by its simple and humble residents. Marcellina, the daughter of Giovanni, embodies innocence and grace as she tends to her household and embraces the joys of rural life. As the narrative unfolds, the villagers prepare for the annual festival at the local church, where Marcellina's life takes a pivotal turn when she encounters Girani, a young man who becomes infatuated with her. This opening portion sets the stage for a poignant exploration of love, societal expectations, and the struggles faced by the characters as they navigate their relationships within the idyllic yet challenging environment of their rural existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sacchi, Defendente, 1796-1840 |
|---|---|
| Commentator | Cremonesi, Giovanni Battista |
| Title |
La pianta dei sospiri con alcuni cenni su la vita e su le opere dell'autore |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense - Milano) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 41.7 (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. | 26453 |
| Release Date | Aug 28, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 6484 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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