La rovina

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Novaro, Angiolo Silvio, 1866-1938

Language:

Italian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"La rovina" by Angiolo Silvio Novaro is a narrative tale written in the late 19th century. The work delves into themes of artistic struggle, familial bonds, and the haunting presence of despair. The story seems to center on the complex relationship between two brothers, one of whom appears to be grappling with a deep melancholy and existential crises that disturb their artistic pursuits. The opening of "La rovina" introduces a tense atmosphere as the narrator observes his brother, Pietro, who is consumed by inner turmoil and changes in his demeanor. The narrator feels a profound sense of helplessness as he tries to understand Pietro's distress and their shared artistic life. Throughout this initial portion, a sense of impending tragedy looms as the brothers' bond is tested by secrets and emotional struggles. The tension escalates when Pietro reveals a new artistic project titled "La Rovina," hinting at themes of loss and decay that may reflect his own state of mind. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of personal and artistic crises, encapsulating the emotional weight carried by the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense - Milano)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 47.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2006-12-26