La vigna vendemmiata: novelle by Antonio Beltramelli

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Author Beltramelli, Antonio, 1874-1930
Title La vigna vendemmiata: novelle
Original Publication Italy: Treves,1919.
Note Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents La pace -- Lo spaventa passeri -- La vigna vendemmiata -- Padre Serenità -- L'eremita -- I violenti -- La gazza -- L'eredità -- La festa dei migliacci -- La madre -- L'ora grigia.
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Summary "La vigna vendemmiata: novelle" by Antonio Beltramelli is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century." The work explores various themes related to rural life and human experiences in a small Italian town. Through vividly drawn characters and settings, Beltramelli illustrates the intricate dynamics of community relationships and the interplay of tradition and modernity, often with a touch of humor and irony. "The opening of the collection begins with a tale centered around two rival factions, the Borghigiani and the Sobborghini, that have engaged in a long-standing and playful feud for generations." Their conflicts were marked by ritualistic skirmishes each Saturday, deeply embedded in village culture despite attempts by authorities to stop the violence. As the stories unfold, the reader is introduced to the lively children of these factions, who imitate their parents' rivalry, reflecting the cycle of conflict and camaraderie. The narrative gradually blends the whimsical nature of their fights with poignant reflections on the nature of enmity and friendship, suggesting deeper societal commentary on human behavior and communal bonds. (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 -- 20th century
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EBook-No. 68788
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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