Capuana, Luigi 1839-1915 creator text utu 2013 monographic it 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Fausto Bragia, e altre novelle" by Luigi Capuana is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book primarily explores the life of Fausto Bragia, a struggling musician who grapples with unrequited love, societal expectations, and the brutal realities of his existence. The narrative delves into his complex relationships, particularly with an older woman named Paolina Ghedini, which embarks him on a tumultuous journey between aspiration and despair. At the start of the story, Fausto reflects on a profound life moment—his new romantic relationship with Paolina Ghedini, which has left him both thrilled and confused. He recalls his past filled with hardship and disappointment, having long been a forgotten talent in the music world, forced to navigate the pressures of social status and personal aspirations. As he experiences the initial joy and disorientation of newfound love, the weight of his past and the fears of his future loom large. Fausto's struggle is punctuated by feelings of guilt and uncertainty, particularly regarding his role in Paolina's life and the moral implications of their affair, thus inviting readers to ponder the complexities of ambition, love, and the societal constraints of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Dedica -- Parte prima: Fausto Bragia. Un carattere. Confessione. Ofelia. Evocazione -- Parte seconda: Zampone. Il primo maggio del dottor Piccottini. Amore libero. La vendetta d'un baritono -- Parte terza: Dramma segreto. La Mercede. A una bruna. Release date is 2013-04-11 Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Italian fiction Short stories, Italian PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42505 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42505 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133955.0 42505