Tre racconti: Il cane del cieco - Un genio sconosciuto - Galatea

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bersezio, Vittorio, 1830-1900

Language:

Italian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Tre racconti: Il cane del cieco - Un genio sconosciuto - Galatea" by Vittorio Bersezio is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The narratives explore themes of human nature, society, and the relationships between people and animals, centering prominently on a blind man and his loyal dog, Azor. The collection promises a reflection on the human condition through poignant storytelling and character development. The opening of "Il cane del cieco" introduces Atanasio, a blind beggar, and his unfortunate but faithful dog, Azor, who endure the harsh realities of life in a small village. Atanasio spends his days seeking alms with Azor by his side, and the two share a deep bond characterized by mutual companionship and a simple understanding of each other's struggles. As the story unfolds, the reader learns about the past that shaped Atanasio and his profound connection with Azor, which serves as a poignant commentary on loyalty, suffering, and the complexities of human emotion amidst societal indifference. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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: 50.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2015-08-10