| Author |
Farina, Salvatore, 1846-1918 |
| Title |
Il Numero 13: Racconto
Prefazione: Come si scrive un romanzo?
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| Original Publication |
Italy: Galli,1895.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Il Numero 13: Racconto" by Salvatore Farina is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story explores themes of superstition and fate, revolving around the lives of characters who are deeply affected by the idea of omens, particularly focusing on a young woman encountering various superstitions related to the number 13. The main character appears to grapple with her own beliefs surrounding luck and misfortune as she interacts with friends and potential romantic interests. At the start of the story, we are introduced to a protagonist who reflects on the societal views surrounding the number 13 and the superstitions associated with it. The narrative takes a humorous tone as the protagonist shares personal anecdotes about encounters with superstitions, including incidents involving friends and family members. Additionally, a character named Augusto, who seems to be a vibrant young man with an optimistic disposition, gifts the protagonist a medallion featuring the number 13, further complicating her feelings on luck and fate. Despite its whimsical approach, the opening suggests a deeper exploration of love, friendship, and the inherent fears tied to life's uncertainties, setting the stage for a unique tale steeped in cultural commentary and personal introspection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Italian fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67941 |
| Release Date |
Apr 27, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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