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Avvenimenti faceti: Raccolti da un Anonimo Siciliano del secolo XVIII

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A compilation of humorous and anecdotal pieces drawn from an early-eighteenth-century Sicilian manuscript, presented with editorial notes and variant readings. The entries range from burlesque mishaps and witty sayings to scenes drawn from religious ceremonies, parish life, local festivities and short letters, preserving dialectal turns and oral-tradition forms. Many items circulate as popular tales that were localized and retold, and the collection balances lively folk humour with documentary detail about ritual, speech patterns and regional customs.

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Giuseppe Pitrè

Giuseppe Pitrè was an influential Italian folklorist and writer, known for his extensive collection of Sicilian folklore and traditions. His notable works include "Avvenimenti faceti: Raccolti da un Anonimo Siciliano del secolo XVIII," which showcases humorous anecdotes from 18th-century Sicily, and "La vita in Palermo cento e più anni fa," a two-volume exploration of life in Palermo over a century ago. Pitrè's contributions to the preservation of Sicilian culture and literature have made him a significant figure in the study of Italian folklore.

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