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Olocausto

By Alfredo Oriani
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The narrative unfolds through vividly observed scenes of urban life, concentrating on characters whose hopes, vanities, and fears clash with social expectation. It alternates detailed depictions of ordinary settings—meals, negotiations, family rooms—with close psychological insight into ambition, desire, and humiliation. Encounters and transactions reveal moral compromises and constrained passions, while intimate interior moments show the cost of conformity and longing. The work’s structure moves between external reportage and introspective reflection, tracing how appearances, advantage, and small acts of calculation gradually shape relationships and erode personal dignity.

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Alfredo Oriani

Alfredo Oriani was an Italian author and political thinker known for his contributions to literature and his exploration of Italian identity and politics. His works often reflect the tumultuous social and political landscape of Italy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Among his notable titles is "Al di là: romanzo," which showcases his narrative style and thematic concerns. Oriani's extensive writings include historical novels, essays, and political treatises, such as the three-volume series "La lotta politica in Italia," where he examines the origins and evolution of political struggles in Italy from 476 to 1887. His literary legacy continues to be studied for its insights into Italian nationalism and cultural identity.

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