The Falcon

Varaldo, Alessandro, 1876-1953Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 352K words
Chapters: 36

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Il Falco (Cronaca del 1796) by Alessandro VaraldoAuthor: Varaldo, Alessandro, 1876-1953,Language: Italian, Class: PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Release Date: Oct 23, 2016

Editor's review

Il Falco by Italian author Alessandro Varaldo, subtitled "A Chronicle of 1796," belongs to Italian literature. Varaldo was born in 1876, more than a century after 1796, so the work reads more as a literary narrative set against the late-eighteenth-century historical backdrop than as a strictly firsthand historical source. For Chinese readers, its appeal lies in the combination of the Italian narrative tradition and historical subject matter: one can observe how the author organizes characters and events around the turbulent year of 1796, and how literary imagination is woven into the chronicle style. The Italian-language ebook from Project Gutenberg is suitable as reading material for Italian literature and for research on modern historical fiction. Readers should note the generic label "chronicle" and distinguish literary narrative from historical record; it should not be treated as a reliable source on the events of 1796.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers learning Italian who wish to read original literary works
Those interested in modern Italian historical fiction
Literary readers studying Varaldo and Italian popular narrative
Readers who enjoy stories unfolding in the form of historical chronicles

Not a good fit for

General readers unfamiliar with Italian who read only Chinese translations
Researchers seeking reliable historical records of 1796
Readers who prefer the pace and strong plotting of contemporary fiction

Reading tips

First gain some understanding of the political situation on the Italian peninsula in 1796 before entering the text, to better grasp the characters' circumstances.
Treat the subtitle "chronicle" as a generic cue, and distinguish literary elaboration from historical statement while reading.
Italian-language readers may note character relationships as they read to avoid confusion from the chronicle's multi-stranded narration.
After finishing, look up the author's life and the period of composition, and reflect on the retrospective perspective of more than a century later.

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FAQ

Is this book a historical document or a literary work?

It is classified as Italian literature, subtitled "A Chronicle of 1796," and is literary writing on a historical subject. It can offer period atmosphere and a narrative perspective, but it should not be regarded as a primary archive or reliable historical source on the events of 1796.

Can I read it without knowing Italian?

This edition is an Italian-language ebook with no Chinese parallel text. Readers without Italian will find it difficult; it is advisable to have basic Italian first, or to turn to related literary and historical works available in translation.

Why does the subtitle specify the year 1796?

1796 was a year of drastic change in the European war, and the situation on the Italian peninsula was thrown into turmoil accordingly. The subtitle uses the year to mark the story's historical coordinates, signaling that this is a chronicle-style narrative centered on the events of that year rather than a novel set vaguely in the period.

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About the author

Varaldo, Alessandro, 1876-1953 Author · Italian · 1876–1953

Alessandro Varaldo (1876–1953) was an Italian writer, playwright and journalist. He worked for many years in writing and journalism, producing mainly popular novels and stage plays for general readers and audiences, with an emphasis on plot and theatrical presentation. His representative work, Il Falco, is an important example of his writing. Overall, he left a certain mark on Italian popular literature and drama. Public information about him is currently limited, and details of his education, career and complete body of work remain to be verified; this entry offers only a brief introduction based on the reliable information available.