Racconti umoristici, vol. 2/2 by Achille Giovanni Cagna

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Author Cagna, Achille Giovanni, 1847-1931
Title Racconti umoristici, vol. 2/2
Original Publication Milano: Barbini, 1873.
Note Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Una Croce meritata: Sproloquio. Manifestazioni d'un genio! Eureka. Nemo propheta in patria. La forza del Destino. Il sole entra in Capricorno. La dabbenaggine alla prova. Diplomazia dell'asino. Apoteosi -- Lei, Voi e Tu -- Versi alla buona: Il Cavaliere. La Morale.
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Summary "Racconti umoristici, vol. 2/2" by Achille Giovanni Cagna is a collection of humorous short stories written during the late 19th century. The narratives delve into everyday life, exploring themes of ambition, social status, and human folly through engaging characters such as Pomponio, whose aspirations for recognition lead him into comedic predicaments. At the start of "Una Croce Meritata," the story introduces Pomponio, a young man with grand ambitions and a desire for prestige, who begins his journey fueled by his longing for a medal. As he navigates various paths, including trying to become a successful playwright, he finds himself at a wedding where he becomes unwittingly entangled in the ensuing festivities, resulting in a series of misadventures that leave him battered and humiliated. His persistence for social climbing continues even in the wake of failure, as he becomes fixated on earning a noble title, illustrating the often absurd nature of personal ambition and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Italian
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Humorous stories
Subject Italian fiction -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 74186
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