Santa Cecilia

Barrili, Anton Giulio, 1836-1908Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 245K words
Chapters: 25

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. Santa Cecilia by Anton Giulio Barrili. Author: Barrili, Anton Giulio, 1836-1908. Language: Italian. Class: PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese. Release Date: Aug 18, 2014

Editor's review

Santa Cecilia is a novel by the Italian writer Anton Giulio Barrili, written in Italian and in the public domain. Barrili was a nineteenth-century Italian man of letters whose works are often marked by Romanticism and local colour; this book takes Saint Cecilia as its subject, combining literary interest with Italian cultural atmosphere. As a free Project Gutenberg ebook, its value lies in giving Chinese readers barrier-free access to the original text of a nineteenth-century Italian novel; it suits language learners reading source texts and can also serve students of comparative literature and Italian culture. Readers should attend to its narrative pace and characterisation and appreciate the linguistic style of nineteenth-century Italian fiction. Being a public-domain ebook, this edition has no modern annotations, so readers need their own language tools.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Intermediate and advanced language learners of Italian who wish to read original texts
Readers interested in nineteenth-century Italian literature and Romantic fiction
Scholars and students of comparative literature or Italian cultural studies
Readers who enjoy free public-domain ebooks and want to explore lesser-known foreign literature

Not a good fit for

Beginners with no Italian who cannot read the original
Readers expecting a modern annotated or introduced edition for easy reading
General readers who prefer the fast pace of contemporary bestsellers

Reading tips

First read through the opening with a dictionary or bilingual tools to get used to the author's style and period
Read alongside background on Italian history and the culture of Saint Cecilia to deepen understanding
Compare the book with other Italian novels of the same period to observe Romantic narrative features
After reading, organise characters and plot and write brief notes to consolidate understanding

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is there a Chinese translation of this book?

According to available information, this is an Italian public-domain ebook released by Project Gutenberg, and no Chinese translation is mentioned. Readers who want to read in Chinese may look for a translation from another publisher or use translation tools alongside the original.

What language level is needed to read this book?

The original is in Italian and is a nineteenth-century literary work, with period features in syntax and vocabulary. Upper-intermediate to advanced Italian reading ability is recommended, with a dictionary for long sentences and literary expression; beginners will find it difficult.

What kind of work is this book?

The information indicates it is a novel by the Italian writer Barrili, classified under Romance literatures in language and literature. It takes Saint Cecilia as its subject and has the literary style of nineteenth-century Italian fiction; the specific plot requires reading the original.

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Barrili, Anton Giulio, 1836-1908 Author

Anton Giulio Barrili (1836–1908) is an author with twenty-one works held in this collection. Public information about him is limited, and details of his life remain difficult to confirm. Judging from the titles available, his writing consists mainly of historical novels and narrative works set against major historical backgrounds, ancient and modern alike—for example Semiramide, on ancient Babylon; Castel Gavone, set in the fifteenth century; and works dealing with the Napoleonic era and the Italian Risorgimento. He was skilled at weaving real historical events into the fortunes of fictional characters, with vivid plotting that combines popular readability with a sense of historical weight. His works also show concern with social change, national consciousness, and personal growth, which is why some are classed as inspirational and coming-of-age literature. His novels are representative of the tradition of popular historical narrative in Italy.