In faccia al destino

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Albertazzi, Adolfo, 1865-1924

Language:

Italian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"In faccia al destino" by Adolfo Albertazzi is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the Alpine village of Valdigorgo, where the main character, Carlo Sivori, grapples with a profound sense of despair and disillusionment after an unspecified trauma. His interactions with the Moser family, particularly the convalescing Eugenia and her daughters, suggest themes of familial bonds, personal healing, and the search for purpose amid emotional turmoil. The opening of the novel introduces Carlo, who has recently arrived at Valdigorgo in the hopes of finding solace and rejuvenation. However, his expectations are dashed as he finds himself engulfed in ennui, contrasted by the lively dynamics of the Moser household. While Eugenia struggles with her recovery from a serious illness, Carlo becomes increasingly detached, unable to engage emotionally with those around him. Interactions with the Moser family highlight Carlo's isolation and fading ambition, as he reflects on lost connections and memories, foreshadowing a journey of introspection and potential redemption. Despite his desire to withdraw from life's vitality, the presence of the Moser family elicits fleeting moments of warmth and nostalgia, indicating a struggle between despair and the longing for human connection. (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: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2015-02-25