The Passage: A Novel

Sibilla AleramoProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 164K words
Chapters: 17

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 passaggio: Romanzo by Sibilla AleramoAuthor: Aleramo, Sibilla, 1876-1960,Language: Italian, Class: PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Release Date: Aug 5, 2015

Editor's review

Il passaggio is a novel by the Italian writer Sibilla Aleramo, written in Italian. Aleramo is a name closely associated with women's writing in the history of Italian literature, and this work continues her attention to women's circumstances and inner lives. The novel unfolds in narrative form, and its language carries the sensibility of early twentieth-century Italian literature; it is suited to readers willing to approach Italian modern fiction in the original. As a free eBook from Project Gutenberg, it is convenient for Italian learners doing whole-book reading practice outside class, and for researchers who need quick access to the text. While reading, note the shifts in the narrator's perspective and the psychological portrayal of the characters, as these are key to understanding the work's literary value. One caveat: the book is in the original Italian, with no Chinese translation or notes, so non-Italian readers need the appropriate language foundation.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Learners with some Italian reading ability
Readers interested in Italian women's literature
Readers studying early twentieth-century Italian fiction
Literature lovers who wish to read Italian novels in the original

Not a good fit for

Readers with no Italian foundation at all
Readers seeking a Chinese translation or bilingual edition
Readers who prefer fast-paced plot-driven fiction

Reading tips

First learn about the author's era and the background of women's writing, then start the text.
While reading, note the character relationships and shifts in narrative perspective to grasp the structure.
Italian learners can read chapter by chapter and, after each chapter, review new words and long sentences.
After finishing, look up relevant literary criticism and compare it with your own understanding.

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FAQ

Is there a Chinese translation? What language level is needed?

This eBook is in the original Italian, and the materials do not mention a Chinese translation. Readers need some Italian reading ability; beginners can read with a dictionary or辅助 tools.

What is the background of the author Sibilla Aleramo?

Sibilla Aleramo (1876–1960) was an Italian writer whose work is closely tied to the tradition of Italian women's literature. This book is one of her novels; for specific biographical details, consult reliable literary sources.

Is this book suitable as Italian learning material?

It can serve as extracurricular whole-book reading material, but the language is literary Italian of the early twentieth century with long sentences; it is recommended for learners with intermediate or higher reading ability, used together with dictionaries and annotation tools.

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About the author

Sibilla Aleramo Author · Italian · 1876–1960

Sibilla Aleramo (1876–1960) was an Italian woman writer and feminist, born Marta Felicina Faccio in Alessandria in 1876. In 1906 she published the autobiographical novel Una Donna (A Woman), regarded as Italy's first openly feminist novel and a landmark in Italian women's writing and the struggle for women's emancipation. Her other works include Il passaggio, Momenti, and Trasfigurazione, spanning fiction and lyric poetry and centering on women's lives, self-awareness, and emotional experience, written in a direct and introspective style. In her later years she took an active part in political life. She died in Rome in 1960. Public information is limited, and the details of her life and the full range of her work remain to be further studied, yet Una Donna has secured her a distinctive place in Italian literature and feminist thought.