The Disillusioned

Roberto BraccoProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.2

Word count: 42K words
Chapters: 5

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.Le disilluse by Roberto BraccoAuthor: Bracco, Roberto, 1861-1943,Language: Italian, Class: PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Release Date: Nov 5, 2011

Editor's review

This work is by the Italian playwright Roberto Bracco, written in Italian and in the public domain as an eBook. Bracco was active from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century; his plays often engage with social realities and human psychology, and this work likewise carries dramatic narrative tension and a fine-grained portrayal of its characters' predicaments. As a free electronic text from Project Gutenberg, its value lies first in ease of access: readers can read an original work of Italian literature at no cost, making it suitable as supplementary material for language learning, theater history, or Italian literature courses. It is best not read as a tightly plotted popular novel but with attention to the period markers in dialogue, scenes, and character relationships. Being a public-domain electronic edition, the formatting and notes are plain; readers are advised to use an Italian dictionary or bilingual companion materials and to bear in mind the literary tradition and dramatic context to which the work belongs, so as to better appreciate its language and intellectual concerns.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Intermediate and advanced language learners of Italian who wish to engage with original literature
Readers studying Italian drama or late nineteenth-century European literature
Teachers and students who need a free public-domain text as course material
Enthusiasts interested in Bracco's plays and the history of Italian literature

Not a good fit for

General readers with no Italian who want only a Chinese translation
Beginners who expect modern formatting, detailed notes, or an introduction
Readers of popular fiction who prefer tightly plotted, fast-paced narratives

Reading tips

Read through once to grasp the character relationships and scene structure, then return to key dialogues for close reading.
Keep an Italian dictionary or bilingual reference at hand to look up unfamiliar words and period usage.
Consult materials on Bracco's life and the context of Italian drama to understand the work's social setting.
Try reading act by act or scene by scene, noting shifts in characters' psychology and lines of conflict.

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FAQ

What language is the book written in, and how demanding is it?

The original is in Italian and is a public-domain electronic text. Readers with intermediate to advanced Italian can work through it with a dictionary; beginners will find it difficult and are advised to start with a bilingual edition or related Chinese introductions before attempting the original.

What are the features of the Project Gutenberg edition?

Project Gutenberg provides free eBooks. This edition focuses on convenient access to a public-domain text; the formatting is plain and it usually has no detailed notes or introduction. Readers can pair it with dictionaries, background materials, or course instruction.

Do I need to know about Bracco before reading?

Not strictly, but familiarity with the author's era and dramatic background helps a great deal. Bracco's works often deal with social realities and human psychology; knowing the late nineteenth-century Italian literary and theatrical climate in advance makes the dialogue and conflict easier to follow.

Is it suitable for learning Italian?

It can serve as extended reading for intermediate and advanced learners, but is not recommended as a zero-beginner textbook. The text is literary, with period features in syntax and vocabulary; it is best read with teacher guidance or accompanying notes, along with vocabulary review and retelling practice.

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About the author

Roberto Bracco Author · Italy · 1861–1943

Roberto Bracco (1861–1943) was an Italian playwright, screenwriter and journalist, born in Naples and died in Sorrento; the library holds 25 of his works. His plays are mostly realist, including Sperduti nel buio, Una donna, Maternità, La piccola fonte, Tragedie dell'anima and Il piccolo santo. He often focused on the situation of women and portrayed ordinary people struggling under social pressure. Bracco was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature six times and was persecuted for his anti-fascist stance. Public information on his early education and biographical details is limited, but his plays hold a place in the tradition of Italian realist drama.