02248cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324500190014726400510016630000470021733600260026433700260029033800360031650000310035250800770038352013390046053400450179965300120184465300180185685600430187499900170191710502UtSlPG20260610133243.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7ait2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aDe Marchi, Emilio,d1851-190110aVecchie Storie 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2003-12-01 aWe thank the "Biblioteca Sormani" di Milano that has provided the images a"Vecchie Storie" by Emilio De Marchi is a narrative work likely written in the late 19th century. The text weaves together various tales, exploring themes of love, social dynamics, and the intricacies of human relationships, all set against the backdrop of Italian life. The opening portion introduces us to the newlywed couple, Bastiano and Paolina, who embark on their honeymoon journey, allowing readers to glimpse their personalities and interactions as they navigate the idyllic but chaotic scenery around them. The beginning of the book sets the scene as Bastiano and Paolina travel by boat from Como towards Tremezzina, capturing the charm of the surrounding landscape. The couple's dynamic is highlighted through their conversations and subtle disagreements over travel arrangements, revealing their contrasting personalities: Bastiano's eagerness, portrayed through his observations and love for nature, juxtaposed with Paolina's quieter, contemplative nature. As the couple settles into their journey, they encounter a mixture of joy and confusion, characterized by Bastiano's mishaps and Paolina's reluctance. This opening portion establishes a lighthearted yet introspective tone, setting the stage for the stories and experiences that will unfold in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aFiction aShort stories40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10502 c51976d51976