I moribondi del Palazzo Carignano by Ferdinando Petruccelli della Gattina

"I Moribondi del Palazzo Carignano" by Ferdinando Petruccelli della Gattina is a political and social commentary written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the intricacies and challenges faced by members of the Italian Parliament shortly after the unification of Italy, focusing on the lives and personalities of various politicians. Through a blend of observation and satire, the narrative seeks to shed light on the struggles and absurdities of political life during this transformative period in Italian history. The opening of the narrative sets the scene aboard a train, where a lively dialogue unfolds among passengers discussing politics and personal relationships with a prominent but problematic deputy. Through the conversation, we learn about the deputy's challenges, from financial strains to public expectations, as well as the peculiarities of his character and political situation. This discussion establishes a humorous yet poignant tone, revealing the complexities of parliamentary life and the burdens of representing constituents amidst personal and political tumult. The speaker conveys a sense of both affection and criticism for the deputy, suggesting that despite the facade of political glamor, the reality is laden with hardships and disillusionment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Petruccelli della Gattina, Ferdinando, 1816-1890
Title I moribondi del Palazzo Carignano
Note Wikipedia page about this book: it.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_moribondi_del_Palazzo_Carignano
Credits Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense - Milano)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 46.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Italian
LoC Class DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Subject Italy -- Politics and government -- 1849-1870 -- Anecdotes
Subject Legislators -- Italy -- Biography
Category Text
eBook-No. 19426
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Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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