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100 1 _aSerao, Matilde,
_d1856-1927
240 1 0 _aFantasia. English
245 1 0 _aFantasy: A Novel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-01-11
508 _aAndrés V. Galia, Ed Leckert and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Fantasy: A Novel" by Matilde Serao is a work of fiction written in the late 19th century. The narrative opens in a convent school, introducing a group of young girls and their daily lives under the strict supervision of their teachers. Central to the beginning is the character of Lucia Altimare, whose emotional struggles and intense feelings are set against the backdrop of religious and social pressures, hinting at themes of friendship, individuality, and the quest for identity. The opening portion establishes a vivid scene in the chapel as the girls engage in prayer and reflect on their lives. As the evening unfolds, we see Lucia grappling with her internal conflict, often longing for a deeper understanding of her world, while also attracting the attention of her peers. The sense of camaraderie and competition among the girls is palpable, particularly as they react to their school assignments and the authority of their teachers. As the narrative progresses, Lucia's bond with her friend Caterina is highlighted, setting the stage for future developments and emotional turmoil. This introduction weaves together the intricacies of youth, social expectations, and individual aspirations in a richly descriptive manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: William Heinemann, 1891
653 _aItaly -- Fiction
700 1 _aHarland, Henry,
_d1861-1905
700 1 _aSylvester, Paul
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/battlefieldsofth00ashmrich/page/n5
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67143
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