Racconti e bozzetti by Enrico Castelnuovo

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Author Castelnuovo, Enrico, 1839-1915
Title Racconti e bozzetti
Note Reading ease score: 40.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents Una riga di Prefazione -- Un signore possibile -- Abnegazione: novella -- Rimembranze del Cadore -- Il racconto della signora Adelaide -- Un raggio di sole: novella -- Il colpo di stato di Clarina: novella -- Il cognato della cognata: bozzetto.
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Summary "Racconti e bozzetti" by Enrico Castelnuovo is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. The book includes multiple narratives that explore various themes and circumstances, reflecting on the complexities of human relationships and societal norms during its time. The stories delve into the lives of characters navigating the challenges of their environments, evoking a sense of empathy and introspection. The opening of the collection introduces the reader to the story titled "Un Signore Possibile," featuring Count Alberto, a young nobleman who inherits a vast estate and feels an obligation to improve the lives of his tenants. As he takes possession of his lands, he discovers the dire conditions of his agricultural workers and their lack of education. Determined and motivated by his belief that the wealthy have a responsibility to uplift the less fortunate, Count Alberto embarks on a journey to implement reforms. He initiates changes by increasing wages, investing in education, and fostering better agricultural practices, despite facing resistance from traditionalists unaccustomed to such innovations. Through his efforts, the narrative sets up themes of social responsibility, progress, and the conflicts that arise when challenging established norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Italian
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Short stories, Italian
Subject Italian fiction -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 59667
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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