| Author |
Barrili, Anton Giulio, 1836-1908 |
| LoC No. |
84147653
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| Title |
O tutto o nulla: romanzo
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| Original Publication |
Italy: Treves,1883.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"O tutto o nulla: romanzo" by Anton Giulio Barrili is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the intriguing relationship between Aldo De Rossi, a young man of quiet demeanor, and the beautiful Elena Vezzosi, a captivating woman with many admirers but who appears uninterested in romance. As their relationship develops, themes of unspoken feelings and societal expectations come to the forefront, presenting a nuanced exploration of love and friendship. The opening of the novel introduces Aldo as he visits Elena at her home. The narrative paints a vivid picture of Elena's beauty and the amusing dynamics of her interactions with various suitors, while Aldo, who knows her from an encounter at a charity event, engages in sincere yet awkward conversation about literature and romance. Aldo's seemingly platonic friendship with Elena is contrasted with his unacknowledged love for another woman, creating a tension that underscores their exchanges. This delicate interplay sets the stage for themes of love and the complexities of human relationships as both characters navigate their feelings amidst societal expectations and personal insecurities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Italian fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68766 |
| Release Date |
Aug 16, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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