
ANNA VERTUA GENTILE - IL ROMANZO D'UNA SIGNORINA PER BENE - MILANO LIBRERIA DI EDUCAZIONE E D'ISTRUZIONE DI PAOLO CARRARA EDITORE.
IL ROMANZO D'UNA SIGNORINA PER BENE
A MIA SORELLA - ANTONIETTA VERTUA
FINE
GASTRONOMIA. - IL RE DEI CUOCHI TRATTATO DI GASTRONOMIA UNIVERSALE
In this quietly observant tale we meet Lucia, a thoughtful young woman who spends her afternoons at a sun‑lit desk, watching the world outside her window—a bustling street, a lively garden, and the faithful dog Wise. Through a letter to her sister Antonietta, she shares the rhythms of everyday life in a small Italian town at the turn of the century, from the clatter of factory workers to the occasional passing of a handsome engineer. Her reflections on pride, ego and the expectations placed upon a “proper” lady give the narrative a gentle, introspective voice.
As Lucia watches the engineer’s brief encounter with her dog and feels the tug of his presence, the story begins to explore the delicate balance between personal desire and family duty. The novel unfolds as a portrait of a young woman navigating love, social constraints, and the quiet rebellions that shape her emerging sense of self.
Language
it
Duration
~3 hours (184K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-09-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1850–1926
Best remembered for writing for women and young readers, this Italian author built a remarkably varied career in fiction, school texts, and practical guides. Her books were widely read in late 19th- and early 20th-century Italy, where they mixed storytelling with advice on everyday life and education.
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