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Title: Una partita a scacchi; Il Trionfo d'amore; Intermezzi e scene

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Una_partita_a_scacchi

Credits: Produced by Carlo Traverso, Paola Andriani, Barbara Magni
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Summary: "Una partita a scacchi; Il Trionfo d'amore; Intermezzi e scene" by Giuseppe Giacosa is a dramatic work consisting of various legends and interludes written in the late 19th century. This piece includes two acts of a legendary drama, exploring themes of love and destiny through the lens of chivalric ideals. The story is interwoven with elements of romance, intrigue, and the complexities of human emotions, particularly as they play out in medieval settings. The beginning of "Una partita a scacchi" introduces us to the characters Renato and Iolanda during a stormy evening in their castle in the Aosta Valley. As they discuss the harshness of their surroundings, Renato expresses his concerns about Iolanda's solitary fate and the absence of a suitor in her life. Iolanda, strong-willed and independent, reveals her secret longing for love while skillfully engaging in a chess game against Renato, symbolizing the strategic and often unforgiving nature of relationships. The tension of the impending chess match takes center stage when a wager is placed: if Fernando, a youthful page, wins, he may wed Iolanda; if he loses, the stakes are grave. The opening sets a tone of suspense as it hints at the intertwining fates of love, ambition, and sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Giacosa, Giuseppe, 1847-1906

EBook No.: 63106

Published: Sep 3, 2020

Downloads: 124

Language: Italian

Subject: Italian drama -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Una partita a scacchi; Il Trionfo d'amore; Intermezzi e scene

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Una_partita_a_scacchi

Credits: Produced by Carlo Traverso, Paola Andriani, Barbara Magni
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Una partita a scacchi; Il Trionfo d'amore; Intermezzi e scene" by Giuseppe Giacosa is a dramatic work consisting of various legends and interludes written in the late 19th century. This piece includes two acts of a legendary drama, exploring themes of love and destiny through the lens of chivalric ideals. The story is interwoven with elements of romance, intrigue, and the complexities of human emotions, particularly as they play out in medieval settings. The beginning of "Una partita a scacchi" introduces us to the characters Renato and Iolanda during a stormy evening in their castle in the Aosta Valley. As they discuss the harshness of their surroundings, Renato expresses his concerns about Iolanda's solitary fate and the absence of a suitor in her life. Iolanda, strong-willed and independent, reveals her secret longing for love while skillfully engaging in a chess game against Renato, symbolizing the strategic and often unforgiving nature of relationships. The tension of the impending chess match takes center stage when a wager is placed: if Fernando, a youthful page, wins, he may wed Iolanda; if he loses, the stakes are grave. The opening sets a tone of suspense as it hints at the intertwining fates of love, ambition, and sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Giacosa, Giuseppe, 1847-1906

EBook No.: 63106

Published: Sep 3, 2020

Downloads: 124

Language: Italian

Subject: Italian drama -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.