02699cam a22003253u 4500 74649 UtSlPG 20260610134728.0 m cr n 260607r20241923utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG ca iso639-1 PC Bertrana, Prudenci, 1867-1941 El meu amic Pellini i altres contes 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 2024-10-27 El meu amic Pellini -- L'expiació d'En Serradell -- L'oca salvatge -- El gos lladre -- Un drama en una peixera -- El noi de Moré -- Expedició de guerra contra un famós conill de la província de Lleyda, Per a Joaquim Buigas -- Primera sortida -- La vetlla de la victòria -- La facècia del Violí -- Forànies gironines -- La Vall de Sant Daniel -- Montjuich i les Pedreres -- Caminar amb la lluna -- La torradora -- La nena de l'acordionista -- Una signatura suggestiva -- Diari d'un fumador. editor digital: Joan Queralt Gil "El meu amic Pellini i altres contes" by Prudenci Bertrana is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century." The book introduces various characters and themes, with a notable focus on life experiences and emotional narratives. The opening story centers around Pellini, a distinctive and imposing Italian man living in France, whose oddities and noble heart set the stage for humorous and poignant tales about friendship, nature, and individuality. "At the start of "El meu amic Pellini," we meet Pellini, a giant of a man known for his imposing frame and peculiar character." He works as a button factory foreman and is popular among the townsfolk, who ironically use his presence as a public clock due to his impressive stature and regular habits. The story recounts one memorable encounter between the narrator and Pellini, sparked by a failed hunt for a hare, showcasing Pellini's comical desperation and affectionate nature toward his dog. As their friendship blossoms through shared hunting adventures, the narrator reflects on Pellini's quirks, his past, and his emotional depth, setting the tone for a blend of humor and pathos that characterizes the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Barcelona: Editorial Catalana, 1923 Catalan fiction -- 20th century Short stories, Catalan https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74649 115374 115374