Piccole storie del mondo grande by Alfredo Panzini
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"Piccole storie del mondo grande" by Alfredo Panzini is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories seem to explore human relationships, personal ambitions, and the intersection of ideals and everyday life. The opening portion centers around the characters Astese and Leuma, suggesting themes of nostalgia, friendship, and the complexities of adult life. The beginning of the collection introduces the character of Vittorio Astese, reflecting on his
past friendship with Leuma, whom he has not seen for seven years. As Astese expresses his yearning for the carefree days of youth and the camaraderie he once shared with Leuma, the narrative hints at the contrasting paths their lives have taken. When the two friends finally reconnect during a train journey, the cheerful reunion is juxtaposed with Astese's growing concerns for Leuma's current state of happiness. Through the dialogue and interactions between the characters, the opening sets the stage for deeper explorations of contentment, ambition, and the struggles between personal dreams and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Panzini, Alfredo, 1863-1939 |
|---|---|
| Title | Piccole storie del mondo grande |
| Contents | Leuma e Lia -- Il cuore del passero -- Le ostriche di San Damiano -- Nella terra dei santi e dei poeti -- Le vicende del signor X*** e della signorina Y*** -- I tre casi del signor avvocato -- La bicicletta di Ninì -- Il primo viaggio d'amore -- Il cinabro rivelatore -- Le viole. |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, Italian |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41342 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-41342-6 |
| Release Date | Nov 10, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 307 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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