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The narrative depicts episodes in urban salon life, focusing on two young women who converse at a ball while aristocratic guests circulate. One heroine clings to romantic ideals and dramatic declarations about love and death; the other, more practical, confesses concern for wealth and social advantage. Through their exchanges and observations of a chilly prince and other figures, the story contrasts passion and calculation, private dreams and public manners, and examines how social ritual, gender expectations, and national temperaments shape desires and choices.

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Title: Piccolo romanzo

Author: Matilde Serao

Release date: September 7, 2015 [eBook #49902]
Most recently updated: October 24, 2024

Language: Italian

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PICCOLO ROMANZO


MATILDE SERAO


Piccolo Romanzo

NAPOLI
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