
A group of restless travelers abandons the turmoil of wartime Italy for a brief, sun‑kissed escape on a mysterious island off the coast of Capri. Their journey, narrated with a cheeky, almost conspiratorial tone, quickly turns into a series of playful encounters—lovers meeting in hidden grottos, strangers swapping scandalous rumors, and a handful of eccentric locals who turn every conversation into a game. The opening chapters tease a world where desire and debate mingle, setting the stage for a lively, erotic‑tinged social tableau.
The novel revels in its refusal to take itself seriously, lampooning the solemnity of critics while celebrating the raw, unfiltered pulse of everyday life. Characters clash over politics, art, and passion in cafés and hotel rooms alike, their banter bubbling with wit and a surprising tenderness. It’s a breezy, unapologetically indulgent read that invites listeners to savor both the heat of the Mediterranean nights and the sparkling humor of a generation eager to laugh at its own conventions.
Language
it
Duration
~1 hours (79K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2015-05-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
An early Futurist voice in Italian literature, he moved easily between manifestos, experimental fiction, theater, and film writing. His work captures the restless energy of the avant-garde while also showing a long, varied career across popular forms.
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1876–1944
Best known as the founder of Futurism, this restless Italian poet and provocateur pushed art toward speed, noise, machines, and modern life. His writing helped ignite one of the most influential avant-garde movements of the early 20th century.
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