02211cam a22003133u 4500 70952 UtSlPG 20260610134636.0 m cr n 260607r20231902utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 15016921 UtSlPG it iso639-1 PQ Calandra, Edoardo, 1852-1911 La falce - Punizione - L'enigma Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-06-09 Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library) "La falce - Punizione - L'enigma" by Edoardo Calandra is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book unfolds around the character Roberto Duc, who returns to his family's estate after years away, beginning a journey of self-reflection and reconnection with his roots. The narrative hints at themes of transformation and the contrast between city life and the serenity of the countryside. The opening of the novel introduces us to Roberto Duc as he interacts with Rocco Fea, a tenant farmer, upon his arrival at his family's estate called Fortino. As they discuss local affairs and personal matters, we learn about Roberto's discontent with his life in the city, leading to his impulsive decision to come back to the countryside. There is vivid imagery describing the decay of the estate and the surrounding landscape, setting the tone for Roberto's internal struggle as he seeks a new direction in life amid memories and realizations of his past. The narrative hints at a deeper conflict brewing in the broader context of society as Roberto contemplates his existence, freedom, and purpose. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Italy: Casa Editrice Nazionale, 1902 Italian fiction -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70952 111678 111678