Tales of My Native Town by Gabriele D'Annunzio
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"Tales of My Native Town" by Gabriele D'Annunzio is a collection of short stories that was likely written in the early 20th century. Set in the picturesque town of Pescara, it immerses readers in the local culture, blending elements of realism and fantastic occurrences. The narratives often explore themes of passion, heroism, and tragedy through the lives of the characters, such as the titular Turlendana and other vivid personalities that populate the
stories. At the start of the book, we encounter a vibrant celebration in Mascalico, where the townsfolk are honoring their Patron Saint, Gonselvo. Amidst the festivities, L’Ummalido suffers a terrible injury while helping to carry the statue of the saint, symbolizing the sacrifices of the community. As his companions argue over his position after the accident, L’Ummalido’s determination to fulfill his duty reflects the profound connection between the individuals and their cultural traditions. This opening scene not only sets the tone for the book's exploration of local life but also introduces the reader to the mixture of beauty and raw humanity that D'Annunzio captures in his tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | D'Annunzio, Gabriele, 1863-1938 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Hergesheimer, Joseph, 1880-1954 |
| Translator | Mantellini, Gaetano Ettore Raffaele, 1856- |
| LoC No. | 20006708 |
| Title | Tales of My Native Town |
| Note | Translation in part of: Le novelle della Pescara, #53184. |
| Contents | The hero -- The Countess of Amalfi -- The return of Turlendana -- Turlendana drunk -- The gold pieces -- Sorcery -- The idolaters -- Mungia -- The downfall of Candia -- The death of the Duke of Ofena -- The War of the Bridge -- The virgin Anna. |
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Produced by ellinora, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Italy -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Italian fiction -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Short stories, Italian -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55742 |
| Release Date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 504 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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