Assunta Spina: In due atti by Salvatore Di Giacomo
"Assunta Spina: In due atti" by Salvatore Di Giacomo is a theatrical play written in the early 20th century. The work revolves around the character Assunta Spina, a young woman caught in a tumultuous and tragic love story linked to her relationship with Michele Boccadifuoco, an ammanettato butcher. The opening paints a vivid picture of life in Naples, emphasizing the social dynamics and struggles of its inhabitants. The opening of the play
introduces us to a bustling scene set in a courtroom filled with a diverse crowd, consisting of lawyers, guards, and common folk, indicative of a vibrant urban life. As the action unfolds, we learn that Michele is being escorted in by carabinieri, leading to tension-filled interactions between him, the concerned Assunta, and other characters. Assunta’s emotional turmoil is evident as she grapples with her feelings for Michele, who has a troubled past, and her role in the unfolding drama. The opening sets the stage for exploring themes of love, social justice, and personal sacrifice against the backdrop of early 20th-century Naples, hinting at the complex interactions that will define Assunta’s journey throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Di Giacomo, Salvatore, 1860-1934 |
|---|---|
| Title | Assunta Spina: In due atti |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assunta_Spina_(play) Wikipedia page about this book: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assunta_Spina_(dramma) |
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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) |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35947 |
| Release Date | Apr 24, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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