Fausto Bragia, e altre novelle by Luigi Capuana
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"Fausto Bragia, e altre novelle" by Luigi Capuana is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book primarily explores the life of Fausto Bragia, a struggling musician who grapples with unrequited love, societal expectations, and the brutal realities of his existence. The narrative delves into his complex relationships, particularly with an older woman named Paolina Ghedini, which embarks him on a tumultuous journey between aspiration and despair.
At the start of the story, Fausto reflects on a profound life moment—his new romantic relationship with Paolina Ghedini, which has left him both thrilled and confused. He recalls his past filled with hardship and disappointment, having long been a forgotten talent in the music world, forced to navigate the pressures of social status and personal aspirations. As he experiences the initial joy and disorientation of newfound love, the weight of his past and the fears of his future loom large. Fausto's struggle is punctuated by feelings of guilt and uncertainty, particularly regarding his role in Paolina's life and the moral implications of their affair, thus inviting readers to ponder the complexities of ambition, love, and the societal constraints of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Capuana, Luigi, 1839-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title | Fausto Bragia, e altre novelle |
| Contents | Dedica -- Parte prima: Fausto Bragia. Un carattere. Confessione. Ofelia. Evocazione -- Parte seconda: Zampone. Il primo maggio del dottor Piccottini. Amore libero. La vendetta d'un baritono -- Parte terza: Dramma segreto. La Mercede. A una bruna. |
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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: 46.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Italian fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, Italian |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42505 |
| Release Date | Apr 11, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 310 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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