Him, Her, Him

Roberto BraccoProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 34K words
Chapters: 4

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.Lui lei lui 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 is a work by the Italian playwright Roberto Bracco, included in Project Gutenberg in the original Italian as a public-domain eBook. Bracco was active in Italian theater from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century, and his plays often focus on psychological and emotional conflict; this work likewise continues his fine-grained portrayal of human relationships. As a public-domain electronic text, its value lies first in ease of access: readers can read the original without paying, making it suitable for selected readings in original-language courses on Italian literature or as supplementary material for research on modern Italian drama. Readers should not expect a smooth popular-novel experience; the dramatic form and the Italian original itself present a certain barrier. It is recommended for readers with some foundation in Italian or an interest in the history of Italian drama; understanding will be smoother if read alongside an annotated edition or a translation. Overall, this is a niche text suited to thematic reading and language study rather than a popular bestseller.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Learners with intermediate or higher Italian reading ability who wish to engage with original texts
Students and teachers specializing in modern Italian drama and literature
Literature enthusiasts interested in public-domain eBook resources who are willing to read originals

Not a good fit for

Readers with no Italian who wish to read a Chinese translation directly
General readers expecting a tightly plotted, light recreational story

Reading tips

First learn about Bracco's life and creative background, then enter the text; character motivations will be clearer.
If your Italian is insufficient, read alongside an English or Chinese translation to reduce difficulty.
Read act by act, and after each part sort out the character relationships and lines of conflict.
Combine with materials on Italian theater history to understand the work within the stage tradition of its time.

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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.