02392cam a22003253u 4500 60945 UtSlPG 20260610134414.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG it iso639-1 PQ Cantù, Cesare, 1804-1895 Novelle brianzuole Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-12-17 Cesare Cantù -- La Madonna d'Imbevera -- La battaglia di Verderio -- Il castello di Brivio -- La setajuola -- Agnese o la veglia di stalla. Produced by Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (original images from Università degli Studi di Torino - Sistema Bibliotecario d'Ateneo, Scienza dell'antichità, filologico letterarie storico artistiche) "Novelle Brianzuole" by Cesare Cantù is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. This literary work delves into the culture, history, and folklore of the Brianza region in Italy, often reflecting themes of social class, tradition, and the intricacies of rural life. The opening section introduces characters and settings that weave together elements of nostalgia and historical narrative. At the start of the book, the narrative begins with a vivid description of the Brianza landscape, focusing on its transformation from ancient lake to cultivated land. The protagonist, Don Alfonso, is introduced as a local feudatory who holds oppressive power over the peasants, notably affecting the lives of a humble family living nearby. Through dialogues and interactions among characters like Cipriano, the peasants, and the oppressive Don Alfonso, the opening hints at imminent conflicts rooted in historical grievances and social hierarchies, setting the stage for a rich exploration of local lore intertwined with personal vendettas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories, Italian Italian fiction -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60945 101771 101771