Il romanzo della guerra nell'anno 1914 by Alfredo Panzini

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Author Panzini, Alfredo, 1863-1939
Title Il romanzo della guerra nell'anno 1914
Note Reading ease score: 58.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Il romanzo della guerra nell'anno 1914" by Alfredo Panzini is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text explores the complex emotions, political discussions, and social dynamics surrounding the onset of World War I, conveying the thoughts and sentiments of various characters caught in the turmoil of impending conflict. Through these interactions, the work examines themes of nationalism, social upheaval, and the impact of war on society. The opening of the narrative takes place in the summer of 1914, just after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, a pivotal moment that set off a chain reaction leading to World War I. We are introduced to a student at the Politecnico, who expresses a fervent desire for war, while a more skeptical, older narrator reflects on the ironies and contradictions of their discussions. Through dialogues that juxtapose hope for peace with the haunting reality of armed conflict, the narrator contemplates the psychological impacts of warfare and societal expectations, laying a foundation for the ensuing exploration of the war's complexities and consequences. The narrative style combines personal reflections with evocative imagery, creating a poignant atmosphere that resonates with feelings of dread and uncertainty about the future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Italian
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 49231
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