Fausto Bragia, e altre novelle

This volume gathers a series of vivid Italian novellas that probe the fragile line between desire and duty. From humble towns to bustling cities, each story captures a moment when ordinary lives are jolted by unexpected emotions. The prose is intimate, drawing listeners into the inner worlds of its characters.

The opening tale follows Fausto Bragia, a struggling organist whose childhood was marked by loss and poverty. After years of obscurity, a sudden encounter with the refined Mrs. Ghedini shatters his routine, filling his sleepless night with a mixture of elation and dread. As he replays every detail of that encounter, he wrestles with the promise of a new future against the weight of his past hardships.

Later stories shift focus— a portrait of a stubborn temperament, a raw confession, a haunting vision of Ofelia, and more—each exploring love, ambition, and revenge in nuanced, often bittersweet ways. Listeners will find a tapestry of human longing that resonates long after the final chapter.