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Petruccelli della Gattina, Ferdinando
1816
1890
Gattina, Ferdinando Petruccelli della
Della Gattina, Ferdinando Petruccelli
I moribondi del Palazzo Carignano
Wikipedia page about this book: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_moribondi_del_Palazzo_Carignano
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"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.)
Reading ease score: 46.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Italy -- Politics and government -- 1849-1870 -- Anecdotes
Legislators -- Italy -- Biography
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IT Storia
Category: Humour
Category: Politics
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