D'Annunzio, Gabriele 1863-1938 creator Hergesheimer, Joseph 1880-1954 Mantellini, Gaetano Ettore Raffaele 1856- text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Tales of My Native Town" by Gabriele D'Annunzio is a collection of short stories that was likely written in the early 20th century. Set in the picturesque town of Pescara, it immerses readers in the local culture, blending elements of realism and fantastic occurrences. The narratives often explore themes of passion, heroism, and tragedy through the lives of the characters, such as the titular Turlendana and other vivid personalities that populate the stories. At the start of the book, we encounter a vibrant celebration in Mascalico, where the townsfolk are honoring their Patron Saint, Gonselvo. Amidst the festivities, L’Ummalido suffers a terrible injury while helping to carry the statue of the saint, symbolizing the sacrifices of the community. As his companions argue over his position after the accident, L’Ummalido’s determination to fulfill his duty reflects the profound connection between the individuals and their cultural traditions. This opening scene not only sets the tone for the book's exploration of local life but also introduces the reader to the mixture of beauty and raw humanity that D'Annunzio captures in his tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The hero -- The Countess of Amalfi -- The return of Turlendana -- Turlendana drunk -- The gold pieces -- Sorcery -- The idolaters -- Mungia -- The downfall of Candia -- The death of the Duke of Ofena -- The War of the Bridge -- The virgin Anna. Translation in part of: Le novelle della Pescara, #53184. Release date is 2017-10-13 Produced by ellinora, 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 Italy -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Italian fiction -- Translations into English Short stories, Italian -- Translations into English PQ Original publication data not identified 20006708 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55742 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55742 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134302.0 55742