Spiritism?

Capuana, Luigi, 1839-1915Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 237K words
Chapters: 24

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.Spiritismo? by Luigi CapuanaAuthor: Capuana, Luigi, 1839-1915,Language: Italian, Class: BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis, Release Date: Aug 22, 2015

Editor's review

Capuana was a major figure in Italian verismo, and this book discusses spiritualism in Italian, placing it in the philosophy and psychology category. The author approaches themes such as mediumship and supernatural belief with a literary touch; the work is both speculative and marked by the atmosphere of its era, and it will appeal to readers interested in the late-nineteenth-century European spiritualist current. As a Project Gutenberg public-domain ebook, it has no modern introduction, so reading depends on the reader's own language ability and background knowledge. Its value lies not in offering conclusions but in showing how a literary writer examines such a controversial topic. It is suitable as supplementary reading at the intersection of intellectual history and literature, not as an introductory popular-science work.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers of foreign languages with Italian reading ability who follow intellectual history
Readers interested in literature and history who study the late-nineteenth-century European spiritualist current
Readers interested in Capuana and Italian verismo literature

Not a good fit for

General readers who do not know Italian and want a Chinese translation
People looking for a popular-science or practical guide to spiritualism
Researchers who need modern scholarly notes and introductions

Reading tips

First learn about the background of the nineteenth-century spiritualist movement, then go into the main text.
Read the book as a literary speculative text; do not rush to judge whether its views are right or wrong.
Mark unfamiliar terms first, and look them up together after finishing the whole text.

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FAQ

Is this book a popular-science introduction to spiritualism?

No. This is a literary speculative text that Capuana wrote in Italian, discussing spiritualism; it is closer to literary and intellectual commentary than to a systematic introduction or practical guide.

How difficult is the language?

The original is in Italian and was written between the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, so its language has period features and is somewhat difficult for non-native readers. It is advisable to have upper-intermediate or advanced Italian reading ability before attempting it.

Why are there no introduction and notes?

This book comes from Project Gutenberg as a public-domain ebook, mainly presenting the original text and usually without a modern editor's introduction or scholarly notes; readers need to supply the background information themselves.

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About the author

Capuana, Luigi, 1839-1915 Author

Luigi Capuana (1839–1915) was an Italian writer. Thirteen of his works are held in the collection, including Fausto Bragia, e altre novelle; Eh! la vita....: Novelle; Cardello; Cronache Letterarie; Come l'onda... Novelle; Nuove Paesane; Rassegnazione: Romanzo; and Il nemico è in noi. These titles show that he wrote both short stories and novels and also produced writing of a critical nature, with the works labeled by genre as “Novelle” (short stories) and “Romanzo” (novel). Their subjects tend to center on everyday life, human manners, and inner feeling, and the style combines realism with a lyrical touch. Because the available material and public information are limited, details of his life, nationality, and exact literary standing cannot be confirmed; this note describes his writing only on the basis of the works at hand.