Un'eroica famiglia bresciana - Fiero misfatto e fiera vendetta by Paolo Bettoni

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Author Bettoni, Paolo
Title Un'eroica famiglia bresciana - Fiero misfatto e fiera vendetta
Original Publication Milano: Sanvito, 1861.
Note Reading ease score: 46.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This transcription was produced from images generously made available by Bayerische Staatsbibliothek / Bavarian State Library.)
Summary "Un'eroica famiglia bresciana - Fiero misfatto e fiera vendetta" by Paolo Bettoni is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the turbulent times of Italian independence against Austrian rule, focusing on the lives of Elisa, a widow mourning her husband who died for the cause of liberty, and her son Faustino, who is grappling with the implications of his father's legacy and the harsh realities of their existence under oppression. The novel explores themes of patriotism, loss, and resilience against tyranny. At the start of the narrative, the scene is set in Brescia during the aftermath of the failed Italian revolutions against Austria. Elisa and her thirteen-year-old son Faustino visit the grave of her husband, reflecting on the sacrifices made for their country. The passage illustrates their mourning, mingled with deep-seated anger toward their oppressors. As they navigate their grief, Faustino expresses a growing sense of nationalistic fervor, while Elisa strives to educate him on the values of honor and patriotism. Their lives take a darker turn as they face political adversity, culminating in their arrest following the discovery that Elisa had sought to keep her husband’s memory alive by providing him with a nearby burial, a move seen as treasonous under the current regime. The dynamic between mother and son forms the emotional core of the story, setting the stage for their struggle against the forces that threaten their very identity and freedom. (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. 71962
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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