Novelle brianzuole

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cantù, Cesare, 1804-1895

Language:

Italian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Novelle Brianzuole" by Cesare Cantù is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. This literary work delves into the culture, history, and folklore of the Brianza region in Italy, often reflecting themes of social class, tradition, and the intricacies of rural life. The opening section introduces characters and settings that weave together elements of nostalgia and historical narrative. At the start of the book, the narrative begins with a vivid description of the Brianza landscape, focusing on its transformation from ancient lake to cultivated land. The protagonist, Don Alfonso, is introduced as a local feudatory who holds oppressive power over the peasants, notably affecting the lives of a humble family living nearby. Through dialogues and interactions among characters like Cipriano, the peasants, and the oppressive Don Alfonso, the opening hints at imminent conflicts rooted in historical grievances and social hierarchies, setting the stage for a rich exploration of local lore intertwined with personal vendettas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Cesare Cantù

La Madonna d'Imbevera

La battaglia di Verderio

Il castello di Brivio

La setajuola

Agnese o la veglia di stalla.

Credits:

Produced by Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (original images from Università degli Studi di Torino - Sistema Bibliotecario d'Ateneo, Scienza dell'antichità, filologico letterarie storico artistiche)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 46.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-12-17