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Castelnuovo, Enrico
1839
1915
Natalìa ed altri racconti
Natalìa -- Due funerali -- Alla "Traviata" -- Il signor Antenore -- I cavalieri dell'Immacolata -- Il dottore "Dreams" -- Assolto -- Allo stabilimento idroterapico -- Nella nebbia -- La lettera -- Le confidenze del direttore -- Coscienze agitate -- Nelle vacanze di Sua Eccellenza -- Jolie -- L'Isola fortunata (fantasia) -- Epilogo.
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"Natalìa ed altri racconti" by Enrico Castelnuovo is a collection of narrative tales written in the late 19th century. The primary focus of these stories revolves around complex personal relationships, societal norms, and individual desires, often juxtaposing characters in morally ambiguous situations against the backdrop of emotional turmoil. The central figure, Natalìa, appears to embody conflicting traits that challenge the expectations of her contemporaries. The opening of the narrative introduces Ernesto Landi, a middle-aged man grappling with a family crisis involving Natalìa, the wife of his nephew Carlo. Ernesto's peaceful day is disrupted by a panicked visit from Lidia, Carlo's wife, who presents a letter from Natalìa revealing a troubling affair. The heated exchange between Lidia and Ernesto sets the stage for increasing tension, as Lidia demands accountability from Natalìa while questioning Ernesto's reluctance to confront the situation. The dialogue reveals a web of past associations, expectations, and the struggles of a woman caught between familial loyalty and personal betrayal, establishing the complex dynamics that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 47.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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