Il Cavaliere dello Spirito Santo: Storia d'una giornata

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Verona, Guido da, 1881-1939

Language:

Italian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Il Cavaliere dello Spirito Santo: Storia d'una giornata" by Guido da Verona is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the vibrant and bustling city of Marseille, capturing a single summer day filled with life, laughter, and the complexities of human relationships. The central character appears to be a poet and novelist who navigates the lively night, encountering a variety of individuals, including the intriguing "chevalier Aristophane," who brings a unique perspective on art, life, and society. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to a Mediterranean evening in Marseille, bathed in the hues of sunset as the protagonist reflects on his surroundings after attending a noisy revue at the Variétés-Casino. There, he becomes enchanted by the atmosphere and the people around him, particularly noting a beautiful young woman and engaging in conversation with Aristophane, sparking a series of philosophical discussions about art, identity, and the transient nature of life. As the narrative progresses, it hints at the complexities of romantic encounters and societal observations, setting the stage for a rich exploration of themes related to love, ambition, and the artist's role in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by garweyne, Barbara Magni and the Distributed Proofreading team at DP-test Italia, http://dp-test.dm.unipi.it (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2015-09-05