Il trampolino per le stelle: Tre dialoghi e due racconti by Lucio D'Ambra
"Il trampolino per le stelle: Tre dialoghi e due racconti" by Lucio D'Ambra is a collection of dialogues and stories written in the early 20th century." The work explores themes of love, aspiration, and the human condition through the character of Pierrot, a poet who reflects on his desires and struggles with the illusions of love and life. The narrative blends elements of existential thought with a touch of whimsy, showcasing the
dichotomy between dreams and harsh realities. "At the start of the book, we are introduced to Pierrot, a conflicted character who longs for love and truth while grappling with disappointment and betrayal." The opening dialogue takes place in a dimly lit attic, where Pierrot converses with a friend about his tumultuous feelings for Colombina, a figure representing unattainable love. As they discuss love's complexities against a backdrop of a snow-filled carnival, Pierrot reveals his inner turmoil and dreams of escaping to a better existence, symbolized by a "trampolino" that would catapult him into the stars. This deep exploration of a poet’s psyche sets the stage for a poignant examination of hope and despair intertwined with the fabric of human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | D'Ambra, Lucio, 1880-1939 |
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| Title | Il trampolino per le stelle: Tre dialoghi e due racconti |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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Produced by Carlo Traverso, 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 | Italian fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52744 |
| Release Date | Aug 7, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 173 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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