Download or read book Oh Serafina written by Giuseppe Berto and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2023-08-11 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heir to the FIBA button factory in Lombardy, Augustus is profiting from Italy’s postwar industrial boom. Yet the dreamy young man is far from your stereotypical industrialist. He is less interested in making money than in talking to the birds in the surrounding garden and in making love to a beautiful factory worker named Palmira. But when the money-hungry Palmira schemes to have him institutionalized, Augustus finds a new love among his fellow mental patients: flute-playing flower child Serafina. Can Augustus and Serafina find a way to break free and express their love of each other and of nature in this crazy world? Newly translated into English, Giuseppe Berto’s charming 1973 novel Oh, Serafina! was one of the first works of Italian literature to deal with ecological themes while also questioning the destructive effects of industrial capitalism, the many forms spirituality might take, and the ways our society defines madness. This translation includes a foreword from literary scholar Matteo Gilebbi that provides biographical, historical, and philosophical context for appreciating this whimsical fable of ecology, lunacy, and love.
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Download or read book Serafina s Promise written by Ann E. Burg and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A luminous novel in verse from the author of the Jefferson Cup award winner ALL THE BROKEN PIECES. Serafina hasa secret dream. She wants to go to schooland become a doctorwith her best friend, Julie Marie. But in their rural villageoutside Port-au-Prince, Haiti,many obstaclesstand in Serafina’s way--little money,never-ending chores,and Manman’s worries. More powerful eventhan all of theseare the heavy rainsand the shaking earththat test Serafina’s resolvein ways she never dreamed. At once heartbreaking and hopeful,this exquisitely crafted storywill leave a lasting impressionon your heart.
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Download or read book Mother of Souls written by Heather Rose Jones and published by Bella Books. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At last! Return to the enchanted realm of Alpennia for the eagerly awaited sequel to Daughter of Mystery and The Mystic Marriage. All her life, Serafina Talarico has searched in vain for a place where she and her mystical talents belong. She never found it in Rome—the city of her birth—where her family’s Ethiopian origins marked them as immigrants. After traveling halfway across Europe to study with Alpennia’s Royal Thaumaturgist, her hopes of finding a home among Margerit Sovitre’s circle of scholars are dashed, for Serafina can perceive, but not evoke, the mystical forces of the Mysteries of the Saints and even Margerit can’t awaken her talents. When Serafina takes lodgings with Luzie Valorin, widowed music teacher and aspiring composer, both their lives are changed forever. Luzie’s music holds a power to rival the Mysteries, and Serafina alone has the vision to guide her talents. For sorcery threatens the fate of Alpennia—indeed of all of Europe—locking the mountains in a malevolent storm meant to change the course of history. Alpennia’s mystic protections are under attack and the key to survival may lie in the unlikeliest of places: Luzie’s ambition to write an opera on the life of the medieval philosopher Tanfrit.
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Download or read book The Complete Short Stories of Washington Irving Illustrated Edition written by Washington Irving and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-28 with total page 2222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Washington Irving's 'The Complete Short Stories of Washington Irving (Illustrated Edition)' is a captivating collection of tales showcasing the author's remarkable storytelling skills and vivid imagination. The book features a variety of genres, including fantasy, supernatural, and historical fiction, set in both American and European contexts. Irving's detailed descriptions and engaging narratives transport readers to different time periods, allowing them to experience the charm and wit that define his works. Each story offers a unique glimpse into Irving's versatile writing style and his ability to blend elements of folklore and legend with humor and social commentary. Washington Irving, known as the first American man of letters, drew inspiration from his travels and literary interests when crafting his short stories. His deep appreciation for history and culture is evident in his meticulous attention to detail and use of rich, descriptive language. Irving's works continue to be celebrated for their enduring charm and timeless appeal, resonating with readers of all ages and backgrounds. Recommended for lovers of classic literature and those seeking to immerse themselves in the enchanting world of Washington Irving, 'The Complete Short Stories of Washington Irving (Illustrated Edition)' is a literary treasure that promises to captivate and entertain readers for generations to come.
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Download or read book Literary Voices of the Italian Diaspora in Britain written by Manuela D'Amore and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-10-29 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume studies the literary voices of the Italian diaspora in Britain, including 21 authors and 34 pieces of prose, verse, and drama. This book shows how authors both recount the history of the migrant community in the period 1880-1980 while creatively experimenting with hybrid forms of expression and blending words with visuals. Literary Voices of the Italian Diaspora in Britain discusses topical issues like migration and social integration, cultures and foods in transition, as well as plurilingualism. The book pays special attention to discussions of the horrors of the Second World War – especially on the tragedy of the Arandora Star (2nd July 1940) – to show this literary community’s political commitments. More importantly, it will begin to fill the void left by a critical tradition which has only appreciated the northern American and Australian branches of Italian writing.
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