Il mio cadavere by Francesco Mastriani

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Author Mastriani, Francesco, 1819-1891
Title Il mio cadavere
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)
Summary "Il mio cadavere" by Francesco Mastriani is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set in Naples and introduces the struggles of a poor family, focusing on themes of love, morality, and the fate of the vulnerable in society. The central character, Giacomo Fritzheim, is portrayed as a devoted father whose impending death brings to light the challenges faced by his children, especially Lucia, who is caught between her love for Daniele, a young man with a dubious nature. The opening of the novel depicts a poignant scene in which Giacomo lies on his deathbed, surrounded by his mourning family. As the grim reality of his death sinks in, we see the compassion of Padre Ambrogio, a priest who cares for the ailing man and strives to comfort his children. The family dynamics are introduced, highlighting Lucia's nurturing nature contrasted with her brother Uccello's innocence amid his mental challenges, and the arrival of Daniele, who elicits conflicting emotions in Lucia and the family due to his complex history with them. This beginning sets the stage for themes of sacrifice, familial love, and the darker aspects of human relationships that will unfold as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Italian
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Italian fiction -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 64421
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