Santa Cecilia by Anton Giulio Barrili

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Author Barrili, Anton Giulio, 1836-1908
Title Santa Cecilia
Note Reading ease score: 50.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Santa Cecilia" by Anton Giulio Barrili is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds among a group of law students in Genoa, Italy, primarily following Tiberino and his companions as they navigate discussions about their idle lives and the allure of art and music. Central to the narrative is the poignant tale of a poor musician, known as Rossini, who suffers public humiliation while desperately trying to play for an audience. At the start of the novel, the narrative introduces us to Tiberino, who expresses his boredom while lounging in a café with friends. The students grapple with their ennui and consider leaving to attend university lectures. Meanwhile, they notice a curious scene unfolding outside the café, where a man dressed as a musician draws a crowd with his failed performance. This sets the stage for a poignant encounter that explores themes of art, poverty, and the human condition, leading to the deeper revelations about the musician's character and his connection to the titular saint, Cecilia, as well as to the lives of the observing students who reflect on their own feelings and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Italian
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Italian fiction -- 19th century
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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