02476cam a22003253u 4500 73587 UtSlPG 20260610134713.0 m cr n 260607r20241895utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG it iso639-1 PQ Di Giorgi, Ferdinando, 1869-1929 La prima donna Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-05-09 La prima donna -- Tempesta stornata -- La fine di Don Giovanni -- Novella sentimentale -- Il trionfo della malizia. Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense - Milano) "La prima donna" by Ferdinando Di Giorgi is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers around the life of Filippo Torreforte, a young lawyer who becomes entangled in the world of opera and the dramatic lives of its stars, especially focusing on the titular prima donna, Alice Rossati. As he navigates his professional ambitions and personal desires, the story explores themes of love, ambition, class struggles, and the seductive yet perilous nature of the theatrical world. The opening of the novel introduces Filippo Torreforte as he reflects on his life and ambitions following a long day of legal work. We witness his aspirations to revive his family's fortune and honor while grappling with a sense of longing for a more vibrant existence. With the arrival of spring, he feels a stirring within him that contrasts sharply with his disciplined life. The narrative takes a significant turn when he decides to attend a performance featuring Alice Rossati, a prominent singer, hinting at the transformative impact she will have on his life. The foundation for a complex relationship between Filippo and Alice is laid, with a blend of admiration, desire, and impending conflict surrounding their interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Milano: Treves, 1895 Short stories, Italian Italian fiction -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73587 114312 114312