| Author |
Barrili, Anton Giulio, 1836-1908 |
| Title |
I rossi e i neri, vol. 2
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"I Rossi e i Neri, vol. 2" by Anton Giulio Barrili is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds during a tumultuous period in Italy, highlighting the lives of characters such as Lorenzo Salvani, who is caught between personal affection for Maria and the demands of a revolutionary cause. The narrative intricately weaves themes of romantic love and the harsh realities of political unrest, setting a dramatic backdrop for the characters’ emotional and moral dilemmas. The opening of this volume introduces Lorenzo Salvani on the eve of a military engagement, reflecting his internal conflict as he grapples with his love for Maria while being drawn toward death in rebellion. He is determined yet conflicted, facing a choice between his revolutionary duty and his burgeoning feelings. As he gathers with fellow revolutionaries in Genoa, the atmosphere is thick with anticipation and anxiety, punctuated by discussions of the impending revolt and the failure of previous attempts. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the characters’ camaraderie, hopes, and their preparations for a fight with uncertain outcomes, ultimately setting the stage for the unfolding struggle against the government. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Genoa (Italy) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
29846 |
| Release Date |
Aug 29, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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