Il Re bello

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Palazzeschi, Aldo, 1885-1974

Language:

Italian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Il Re bello" by Aldo Palazzeschi is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the imaginary kingdom of Birònia and revolves around its ruler, King Ludovico XII, who faces personal and political turmoil regarding his royal lineage and the expectations surrounding heirs. At the heart of the narrative is the stark contrast between the king's imposing persona and the underlying tensions within his family, particularly concerning his ailing queen and their inability to produce a male heir. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the court of Birònia, focusing on the king's anxious preparations and his deep-seated fears regarding the future of the monarchy. King Ludovico XII is depicted as a charismatic yet troubled ruler, grappling with personal demons and the pressure from his advisors as he navigates his responsibilities. The narrative highlights the emotional stakes as the aging royal couple desperately hopes for a son to secure the dynasty, while the queen suffers from health issues. This initial chapter lays a foundation of themes such as duty, disappointment, and the complexities of love and power in a royal setting, creating intrigue about the destinies of its central characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Il Re bello

L'anima

L'ingegnere

L'angelo

Tre diversi amici e tre liquidi diversi

Piccolo gioiello sentimentale

Per una bella donna

La bomba

Il borsaiolo

Alla morte non si sfugge

Le due famiglie

Il mendicante

Il gobbo

La veglia

Industria.

Credits:

Produced by Carlo Traverso, 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: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2015-04-26