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I ROSSI E I NERI - II.
I ROSSI E I NERI
Volume secondo
PROPRIETÀ LETTERARIA
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Lorenzo Salvani stands at the edge of a night‑shrouded battlefield, torn between the fierce call of duty and a sudden, tender revelation of love. The story opens with his resolve to throw himself into a violent clash, yet a fleeting conversation with the gentle Maria awakens doubts that shake his long‑held convictions. As the sound of distant gunfire mingles with his racing thoughts, Lorenzo must weigh the cold logic of a soldier against the warm impulses of his heart.
Set against the turbulent backdrop of Italy’s unification, the novel weaves personal longing with the larger sweep of history. Barrili paints a vivid portrait of a man caught in the crossfire of ideology and affection, inviting listeners to feel the tension of a world on the brink while exploring the timeless struggle between love and honor. The first act offers a compelling mix of inner drama and looming conflict, promising an emotionally charged journey through a pivotal moment in Italian history.
Language
it
Duration
~13 hours (794K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2009-08-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1836–1908
A lively Italian novelist, journalist, and patriot, he turned the energy of the Risorgimento into popular stories that reached a wide readership. His career also stretched into public life, from newspaper work to teaching and university leadership in Genoa.
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