Ghislanzoni, Antonio 1824-1893 creator text utu 2015 monographic it 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Racconti Politici" by Antonio Ghislanzoni is a collection of political narratives written in the late 19th century. The stories delve into the passionate sentiments surrounding Italy’s struggle for national unity during the tumultuous years leading up to and following the wars of independence. The narratives introduce several characters, including Don Remondo, a priest troubled by loss and duty, and Gregorio, an innkeeper whose family experiences are intertwined with the broader struggles of Italian volunteers fighting against Austrian rule. At the start of the work, the setting is a small village in Val di Intelvi, where the local priest reads about the unfolding war efforts, fostering a sense of urgency and patriotism among the villagers. Together with an elderly innkeeper and his family, they engage in discussions about joining Garibaldi's forces, revealing their diverse motivations—ranging from deep-rooted resentment against foreign oppression to the romantic allure of heroism. As their conversations unfold, themes of duty and sacrifice emerge, foreshadowing the intricate interplay of personal and collective narratives that will shape the characters’ destinies amidst the political upheaval in Italy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) I volontari Italiani -- Un capriccio della Rivoluzione -- Il diplomatico di Gorgonzola -- Il dottor Ceralacca -- Due Spie -- Un Apostolo in missione -- Storia di Milano, dal 1836 al 1848 -- Due Preti. Release date is 2015-03-24 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 Short stories, Italian Italian fiction -- 19th century PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48576 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48576 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134121.0 48576