Il tamburo di fuoco: Dramma africano di calore, colore, rumori, odori

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Marinetti, F. T., 1876-1944

Language:

Italian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Il tamburo di fuoco: Dramma africano di calore, colore, rumori, odori" by F.T. Marinetti is a dramatic work likely written in the early 20th century. This play immerses the reader in a vivid representation of African life, showcasing intense sensory experiences through its characters and settings. The central protagonist, Kabango, is presented as a strong leader navigating the complexities of loyalty, ambition, and cultural identity amidst conflict and transformative experiences. The opening of the drama introduces us to a tense and oppressive atmosphere in the Equatorial African desert, where the protagonist Kabango, along with his companions Mabima, Lanzirica, and Bagamoio, struggles for survival against the relentless heat and impending dangers. Kabango's leadership is tested as they confront enemy factions and personal dilemmas involving love for Mabima and the significance of a sacred object called the Sinrun. As the characters grapple with their circumstances, themes of betrayal, resilience, and the intersection between tradition and modernity emerge, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of their cultural and emotional stakes in the broader narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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

Notes:

Reading ease score: 53.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-12-23