| Author |
Calandra, Edoardo, 1852-1911 |
| Title |
Ad oltranza : commedia in 4 atti
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| Original Publication |
Torino: Casanova, 1890.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor 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 |
"Ad Oltranza: Commedia in 4 Atti" by Edoardo Calandra is a theatrical drama written in the late 19th century. The play revolves around a group of characters intertwined in a web of social interactions, emotions, and relationships, set primarily in a villa and various domestic settings. It highlights themes of love, jealousy, and societal expectations, showcasing the interactions between characters like Claudio Serra, Ida Galliari, and Piero Laneri. The opening of the play introduces us to a gathering at the Galliari villa, where anticipation is in the air as guests wait for the return of the baron and his wife from a hunting trip. Characters Chiara, Ignazio, Trota, and others engage in conversations filled with banter and hints of underlying tensions and hidden affections. As the scenes unfold, the arrival of Ida Galliari brings a shift in dynamics, revealing layers of past relationships and unspoken sentiments. The interactions set the stage for unfolding drama, hinting at complexities in love, loyalty, and the consequences of societal norms that will likely shape the narrative as it progresses. (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 drama -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72596 |
| Release Date |
Jan 2, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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