Al di là: romanzo

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Oriani, Alfredo, 1852-1909

Language:

Italian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Al di là: romanzo" by Alfredo Oriani is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of Bologna, the story invites readers into the inner turmoil and existential musings of its main character, as well as exploring themes of love, ambition, and the struggles of an artist's life. Through intricate character dynamics, particularly involving a mysterious woman and a melancholic young man, the narrative seems poised to delve deep into the complexities of human desire and societal expectations. The opening of "Al di là" introduces a young man grappling with feelings of disillusionment and a quest for purpose. We find him traversing the Montagnola in Bologna one clear May morning, burdened by his thoughts. As the external beauty of nature contrasts with his internal struggles, he reflects on the nature of life, love, and art, pondering the futility of existence. This contemplation is interrupted by the arrival of a captivating woman who sparks a connection that could obfuscate his melancholy. As their interaction unfolds, the narrative hints at the emotional stakes to come, setting the stage for turbulent relationships and the exploration of romantic ideals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Carlo Traverso, 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: 44.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-05-19