02340cam a22003253u 4500 40917 UtSlPG 20260610133933.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG it iso639-1 PQ Morselli, Ercole Luigi, 1882-1921 Storie da ridere.... e da piangere Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-10-02 L'Osteria degli Scampoli -- L'elefante -- La Befana di Baciccia -- Italien, Liebe, Blut ...! -- L'aeroplano -- La donna-ragno -- La vita è allegra! -- Il cavalier Allegoria Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Storie da ridere.... e da piangere" by Ercole Luigi Morselli is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. Through a mix of humor and poignant moments, the book explores the lives of various characters facing extraordinary circumstances, touching on themes of hardship, resilience, and the human condition. The opening of the work introduces us to the colorful setting of the "Osteria degli Scampoli" in Buenos Aires, owned by a man named Otello, who has lost his arms in an accident but has found happiness and a new life by opening an inn. The story describes the lively atmosphere of the tavern, where Otello is supported by his wife, Bullet, who cares for him and the clientele—many of whom are similarly disabled. The narrative highlights their joy and camaraderie, even as it hints at the deeper struggles beneath their laughter. As the scene unfolds, we see the arrival of Peppino, a limbless athlete, who also captivates the patrons with his tales and lively character, setting the tone for the blend of humor and pathos that characterizes this collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Italian fiction Short stories, Italian https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40917 81756 81756