Oriani, Alfredo 1852-1909 creator text utu 2014 monographic it 1 online resource : multiple file formats "No: Romanzo" by Alfredo Oriani is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to Ida, a young woman who grapples with her harsh and oppressive reality, including a sick mother and the societal expectations placed upon her. Themes of poverty, compassion, and the desire for a meaningful life are intertwined with the struggles of the main character as she confronts her circumstances. The beginning of "No: Romanzo" paints a stark picture of Ida's life through a series of poignant and vivid descriptions. The narrative opens with a conversation between Ida and a woman named Ghita about their lives and challenges, showing the weight of expectation and personal struggle that Ida faces. Readers are drawn into Ida's world, where her sick mother is a central figure, and the young woman is filled with a mix of melancholy and determination. As the story unfolds, it hints at the internal conflicts Ida experiences, from her maternal obligations to her quest for individuality and freedom in a constricting environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-08-27 E-text prepared by Giovanni Fini, Carlo Traverso, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) Original publication data not identified Italian fiction PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46704 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46704 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134055.0 46704