02136cam a22003253u 4500 74185 UtSlPG 20260610134722.0 m cr n 260607r20241873utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG it iso639-1 PQ Cagna, Achille Giovanni, 1847-1931 Racconti umoristici, vol. 1/2 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 2024-08-04 Prefazione -- Un Soldo -- Un'Avventura galante. 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) "Racconti umoristici, vol. 1/2" by Achille Giovanni Cagna is a collection of humorous short stories written in the late 19th century. The text offers witty reflections on life and society through various adventures and encounters, often highlighting the quirks of human nature and social interactions. The opening of the collection introduces a conversation between Cagna and his friend Gabasio, reminiscing about their carefree youth, before transitioning to a story centering around a solitary coin with a rich history. This coin, a soldo, becomes the narrative's main character, sharing its journey through different owners and experiences, from being created to its many transactions—each filled with reflections on the society it encounters. The mix of humor and poignant social commentary sets the tone for the tales to come, suggesting that Cagna's stories are not only entertaining but also insightful critiques of human behavior. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Milano: Barbini, 1873 Humorous stories Italian fiction -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74185 114910 114910