A Woman

Roberto BraccoProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.5

Word count: 151K words
Chapters: 16

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.Una donna 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

"Una donna" is a work by the Italian writer Roberto Bracco, released free of charge in the original Italian by Project Gutenberg. The title translates literally as "A Woman," and from the title alone it is clear that the work focuses on a female figure and her fate, in keeping with the psychological portrayal and emotional conflict common to Bracco's plays. As a public-domain electronic text, its core value lies in accessibility: readers can obtain the original at no cost for close reading in Italian, study of female figures, or thematic reading in Italian literature. Note that this is an original-language edition with no translation, notes, or introduction, so the reading experience depends on the reader's own language ability and background knowledge. It is better suited to close reading as thematic material than to casual cover-to-cover reading. Readers are advised to confirm the language threshold first before deciding whether to include it in a study plan; for research, it can be read alongside other Italian works on women from the same period to form a fuller understanding.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Learners with Italian reading ability who are interested in literature on women
Students and researchers studying female figures in Italian literature
Italian self-learners who need free original texts for close-reading practice

Not a good fit for

General readers with no Italian who can read only Chinese
Readers who prefer fast-paced plots and lack patience for close reading

Reading tips

Before reading, confirm the language difficulty; try the first few pages to decide between close and extensive reading.
Take thematic notes on the "female figure," recording the character's circumstances and key plot points.
Read alongside Italian works on women from the same period for easier comparison and discussion.
When encountering language barriers, work through the text paragraph by paragraph with a dictionary rather than aiming for speed.

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FAQ

What does the title "Una donna" mean?

The title is Italian and translates literally as "A Woman." From the title, the work centers on a female figure; for the specific plot, refer to the original text. Readers can understand the work in light of the psychological and emotional themes common in Bracco's writing.

Can I read this book without any Italian?

This book is in the original Italian with no Chinese translation or notes, so readers with no foundation will find it very difficult. It is advisable to have some Italian first, or to read a translated edition alongside it; otherwise a full reading experience is hard to achieve.

Is this book suitable for research on women's literature?

It can serve as supplementary material on women in Italian literature, especially for close reading of the original and analysis of the female figure. But the public-domain electronic edition lacks scholarly notes and an introduction, so researchers need to supply background material themselves and compare it with other works to build a fuller analytical framework.

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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.