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SCRITTORI D' ITALIA - FIORE DI LEGGENDE - I - CANTARI LEGGENDARI - FIORE DI LEGGENDE - CANTARI ANTICHI - EDITI E ORDINATI DA - EZIO LEVI
SERIE PRIMA - CANTARI LEGGENDARI - BARI
TIPOGRAFI-EDITORI-LIBRAI
MAGGIO MCMXIV—38475
I. IL BEL GHERARDINO - CANTARE PRIMO
CANTARE SECONDO
II. PULZELLA GAIA - CANTARE PRIMO
CANTARE SECONDO
III. LIOMBRUNO - CANTARE PRIMO
A lively anthology of Italian folklore opens with a humble storyteller asking for divine grace before launching into verse. The narrator sets the stage in an imagined Roman square, where a column once recorded the deeds of heroes, and invites listeners to a tapestry of ancient fables that shimmer like spring blossoms.
The first tale, “Il Bel Gherardino,” follows a brave young knight whose lineage is honored yet his fortunes crumble. Amidst daring battles with serpents and bears, Gherardino’s courage is tested, and alliances form with a steadfast companion named Marco Bello. Their quest takes them through wild plains toward a monumental, fortified castle that promises both shelter and mystery. As the adventure unfolds, the lyrical language and vivid imagery transport the ear to a world where honor, danger, and destiny intertwine.
Full title
Fiore di leggende Cantari antichi I - cantari leggendari Cantari antichi I - cantari leggendari
Language
it
Duration
~7 hours (460K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2006-11-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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