I demagoghi : O, I misteri di Livorno

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Monteverde, Cesare

Language:

Italian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"I Demagoghi" by Cesare Monteverde is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of societal and moral issues within the context of Livorno, Italy, and appears to delve into the lives of its characters who are navigating both personal and collective challenges. Notably, it also touches on the concept of educating the populace, hinting at potential political or philosophical undertones. The opening of the novel introduces several characters in a railway waiting room, amidst a conversation that reflects their social standing and concerns. One character, a writer, is seen engrossed in working on a manuscript for his novel titled "I misteri di Livorno o i Demagoghi." The dialogue unfolds between a marchesa, two gentlemen, and the writer, indicating a discussion of the importance of educating the masses. As the plot progresses, we meet Marco, a soldier stationed at a fortress, who is anxious about tales of a mythical caprone (goat) that is rumored to appear in the vicinity. This blend of personal dilemmas, societal observations, and mythical elements sets the stage for the unfolding narrative about morality, governance, and the lives entwined in the vibrant backdrop of Livorno. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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

Notes:

Reading ease score: 49.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2007-07-09