Viaggio di un povero letterato

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Panzini, Alfredo, 1863-1939

Language:

Italian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Viaggio di un povero letterato" by Alfredo Panzini is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the early 20th century. The book presents the journey of a struggling writer as he navigates the landscapes of Italy, reflecting on his internal thoughts and observations about life, society, and the nature of art. The narrative hints at the protagonist's unique perspective and intellectual musings as he embarks on adventures that challenge his views of the world around him. The opening of the novel introduces us to the protagonist, a letterato, who is advised by a professor to travel for his well-being. With a sense of anticipation, he prepares for his journey, equipped with a first-class train ticket and a desire to escape his mundane existence. As he boards the train, he indulges in thoughts of illusion and ownership, envisioning himself as the master of his surroundings despite his reality of financial hardship. The narrative establishes an introspective tone, exploring themes of freedom, self-identity, and the impact of societal expectations, setting the stage for the character's reflections and encounters along his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Marco Bruschi, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-03-16