02417cam a22003133u 4500 26453 UtSlPG 20260610133615.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG it iso639-1 PQ Sacchi, Defendente, 1796-1840 La pianta dei sospiri : con alcuni cenni su la vita e su le opere dell'autore Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-08-28 Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli 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 pianta dei sospiri" by Defendente Sacchi is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers around Marcellina, a pure and innocent young woman from the pastoral village of Nebiolo, and explores themes of love, simplicity, and the innocence of rural life. Sacchi's work reflects on the beauty of nature and the emotional turmoil that love can bring, particularly in the lives of those who strive to remain untouched by the complexities of the world. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the tranquil setting of Nebiolo, a small village characterized by its simple and humble residents. Marcellina, the daughter of Giovanni, embodies innocence and grace as she tends to her household and embraces the joys of rural life. As the narrative unfolds, the villagers prepare for the annual festival at the local church, where Marcellina's life takes a pivotal turn when she encounters Girani, a young man who becomes infatuated with her. This opening portion sets the stage for a poignant exploration of love, societal expectations, and the struggles faced by the characters as they navigate their relationships within the idyllic yet challenging environment of their rural existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Italian fiction -- 19th century Cremonesi, Giovanni Battista https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26453 67397 67397