
A lively exchange of letters launches this charming tale set in the artistic circles of early‑twentieth‑century Florence. A melancholic sculptor, plagued by self‑doubt and the cold silence of his marble studio, receives an invitation from a vivacious poet whose days are filled with fashionable gatherings, daring bets, and a love of literature. Their written sparring reveals contrasting temperaments—his dour introspection meets her bright, teasing confidence—while hinting at a mutual curiosity that could bridge their opposite worlds.
As the correspondence deepens, both characters begin to glimpse beyond their self‑imposed cages, teasing the possibility of a meeting that might spark something more than artistic debate. The narrative captures the glitter of Florentine salons, the rhythm of a city alive with culture, and the tender humor that arises when two creative souls confront their insecurities. Listeners will be drawn into a witty, intimate portrait of love, art, and the subtle dance of attraction, all set against the backdrop of a vibrant, bygone Italy.
Language
it
Duration
~3 hours (195K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
Release date
2012-05-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1866–1942
A cosmopolitan writer who moved easily between languages and countries, she brought unusual energy to Italian literature at the turn of the twentieth century. Her life was as restless and international as her fiction, which helped make her one of the era’s most distinctive literary voices.
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