02849cam a22003853u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000370012624500280016326400510019130000470024233600260028933700260031533800360034150000620037750000310043950502490047050801950071952012060091453400450212065300480216565300490221365300560226270000370231870000480235585600430240399900170244655742UtSlPG20260610134302.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a20006708  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aD'Annunzio, Gabriele,d1863-193810aTales of My Native Town 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aTranslation in part of: Le novelle della Pescara, #53184.  aRelease date is 2017-10-130 aThe 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.  aProduced by ellinora, Barbara Magni and the Online
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by The Internet Archive)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aItaly -- Social life and customs -- Fiction  aItalian fiction -- Translations into English  aShort stories, Italian -- Translations into English1 aHergesheimer, Joseph,d1880-19541 aMantellini, Gaetano Ettore Raffaele,d1856-40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55742  c96573d96573