La quaderna di Nanni by Valentino Carrera

"La quaderna di Nanni" by Valentino Carrera is a three-act comedy written in the late 19th century. The play is set in Florence and revolves around the struggles of the main character, Nanni, a cobbler, as he navigates family life while being consumed by an obsession with gambling on the lottery. The narrative touches on themes of poverty, ambition, and the consequences of one's choices, particularly the impact of gambling on familial relationships. The opening of "La quaderna di Nanni" introduces the audience to the challenging living conditions of Nanni's family, showcasing a dialogue between Nanni, his wife Maria, and their children, Oreste and Fiorenza. The family grapples with financial hardships, with Nanni often succumbing to the temptations of playing the lottery. The interactions reveal the tensions within the family as Nanni's fixation with gambling causes friction with Maria and concerns for the future of their children. The dynamics between the characters set the stage for the unfolding drama and comedy, highlighting the contrasting aspirations and realities faced by each family member. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Download for free

For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.

Other formats & older devices

About this eBook

Author Carrera, Valentino, 1834-1895
Title La quaderna di Nanni
Le Commedie, vol. 1
Credits Produced by Carlo Traverso, 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: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language Italian
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Italian drama -- 19th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 46297
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 308 downloads in the last 30 days.

Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!