
audiobook
by Enrico Costa
GIOVANNI TOLU VOLUME SECONDO
PARTE TERZA IL BANDITO DELLA NURRA
PARTE QUARTA DOPO L’ARRESTO
Appendice
DEL SECONDO VOLUME
INDICE DELLE VIGNETTE
Through the voice of Giovanni Tolu, a self‑described bandit of Sardinia's Logudoro, the narrator paints a vivid picture of late‑19th‑century rural life and the outlaw culture that haunted the island. Historical notes give context to the gangs that roamed the hills, adding a tactile sense of place. The opening immerses the listener in harvest fields, dusty villages, and the constant tug‑of‑war between survival and the law.
Tolu confesses a web of love, loss and obsession, admitting that only tobacco and revenge could sway his disciplined temper. He recalls a broken marriage, fleeting romances with women like Maddalena, and the brutal fates of his comrades, some arrested, others dead. Against this backdrop his reflections on family, duty and the lure of the open road reveal a human side to a man branded a criminal.
The narrative unfolds with a journal‑like cadence, inviting listeners to hear the rustle of wheat, the clink of pistols, and the murmured promises of Sardinia. Its blend of personal memoir and regional history makes it a compelling auditory journey for anyone drawn to gritty, authentic stories of the past.
Language
it
Duration
~5 hours (340K characters)
Release date
2025-07-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1841–1909

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