02222cam a22003013u 4500 46297 UtSlPG 20260610134049.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG it iso639-1 PQ Carrera, Valentino, 1834-1895 La quaderna di Nanni : Le Commedie, vol. 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-07-15 Produced by Carlo Traverso, 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) "La quaderna di Nanni" by Valentino Carrera is a three-act comedy written in the late 19th century. The play is set in Florence and revolves around the struggles of the main character, Nanni, a cobbler, as he navigates family life while being consumed by an obsession with gambling on the lottery. The narrative touches on themes of poverty, ambition, and the consequences of one's choices, particularly the impact of gambling on familial relationships. The opening of "La quaderna di Nanni" introduces the audience to the challenging living conditions of Nanni's family, showcasing a dialogue between Nanni, his wife Maria, and their children, Oreste and Fiorenza. The family grapples with financial hardships, with Nanni often succumbing to the temptations of playing the lottery. The interactions reveal the tensions within the family as Nanni's fixation with gambling causes friction with Maria and concerns for the future of their children. The dynamics between the characters set the stage for the unfolding drama and comedy, highlighting the contrasting aspirations and realities faced by each family member. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Italian drama -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46297 87136 87136