Il Designato: Romanzo

Zùccoli, Luciano, 1868-1929Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.8

Word count: 379K words
Chapters: 38

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 Designato: Romanzo by Luciano ZùccoliAuthor: Zùccoli, Luciano, 1868-1929,Language: Italian, Class: PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Release Date: May 1, 2004

Editor's review

Il Designato: Romanzo is a novel written in the early twentieth century by the Italian author Luciano Zùccoli, now offered free by Project Gutenberg as an Italian-language electronic edition. The title can be understood as "the chosen one," suggesting the work may revolve around fate, choice, or a character pushed into a certain position; the specific plot must be confirmed by reading the original. As a public-domain ebook, it has no notes or introduction from a modern translation, and the barrier to reading is the Italian original. Its value lies mainly in giving students of Italian literature, language learners, and readers interested in Italian fiction of the late nineteenth to early twentieth century a freely accessible text. It suits slow reading for language study or literary-historical research rather than casual reading for fast-paced plot.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Intermediate to advanced language learners with Italian reading ability
Readers studying modern Italian fiction and literary history
Literature lovers who need free public-domain foreign-language texts
Those interested in Italian social-themed fiction of the early twentieth century

Not a good fit for

Readers who do not know Italian and only want a Chinese translation
General readers who prefer the pace of contemporary bestsellers
Beginners who need modern notes and an introduction for support

Reading tips

Skim the chapter structure first, grasp the narrative thread, then close-read chapter by chapter.
Keep an Italian-Chinese dictionary handy and note key words for character relationships and plot.
Read alongside background material on the author's era to understand the novel's context.
Try reading passages aloud, combining language practice with understanding the text.

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Is there a Chinese edition of this novel?

Project Gutenberg provides an electronic edition of the Italian original without a Chinese translation. For Chinese reading, you need to check separately whether a published translation exists, and note its availability.

What does the title "Il Designato" mean?

Literally it can be understood as "the chosen one" or "the designated person," hinting that the work may involve fate, choice, or a figure who is put forward. The specific meaning needs to be understood in light of the original plot.

Is it suitable for learning Italian?

It suits intermediate to advanced learners with some foundation as extensive or intensive reading material, but literary language and period expressions may add difficulty; using it with a dictionary and background material is recommended.

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About the author

Zùccoli, Luciano, 1868-1929 Author

Luciano Zùccoli (1868–1929) was an Italian novelist active in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries; public information on his life and education is limited. Six of his works are held in this collection, including Roberta, La freccia nel fianco, L'amore di Loredana, La volpe di Sparta, Il Designato: Romanzo, and Donne e fanciulle. Judging from these titles and genres, he wrote mainly full-length novels centred on love, women's fates, and character psychology, with the flavour of plot-driven popular fiction; the word "Romanzo" in one title confirms his focus on narrative long-form works. Some titles draw on classical or historical imagery, suggesting an interest in dramatic scenes and turns of fate. His works remain of interest to Chinese readers as a window onto Italian popular fiction of the period.