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Senso: Nuove Storielle Vane (Classic Reprint)
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.
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About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.
The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
333 pages, Paperback
Published August 24, 2018
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About the author
Camillo Boito
93 books3 followersHe was an Italian architect and engineer, and a noted art critic, art historian and novelist.
As a novelist Boito wrote several collections of short stories, including a psychological horror short story titled "A Christmas Eve", a tale of incestuous obsession and necrophilia, which bears a striking similarity to Edgar Allan Poe's "Berenice." A short film adaptation is due for release in 2011.
Around 1882 he wrote his most famous novella, Senso, a disturbing tale of sexual decadence. In 1954, Senso was memorably adapted for the screen by Italian director Luchino Visconti and then, later, in 2002 into a more sexually disturbing adaptation by Tinto Brass.
Another story, "Un Corpo" (also dealing with themes of sexual decadence and necrophilia), has recently been adapted into an opera by the Greek composer Kharálampos Goyós.
As a novelist Boito wrote several collections of short stories, including a psychological horror short story titled "A Christmas Eve", a tale of incestuous obsession and necrophilia, which bears a striking similarity to Edgar Allan Poe's "Berenice." A short film adaptation is due for release in 2011.
Around 1882 he wrote his most famous novella, Senso, a disturbing tale of sexual decadence. In 1954, Senso was memorably adapted for the screen by Italian director Luchino Visconti and then, later, in 2002 into a more sexually disturbing adaptation by Tinto Brass.
Another story, "Un Corpo" (also dealing with themes of sexual decadence and necrophilia), has recently been adapted into an opera by the Greek composer Kharálampos Goyós.
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July 6, 2023
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February 17, 2021
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novella whilst studying it for Italian History. It gives the impression of a typical melodrama, but with a narcissistic main character and a toxic 'love' story.
I felt that it was beautifully written, and timeless in its appeal. I started reading it, unsure of whether I could enjoy such an old piece of work, however the more I read, the more I was absorbed into the timeframe, and I loved every moment of it.
I'd recommend this novella to anyone studying Italian, or Italian History, as it is a beautiful time capsule for a forgotten era. Also, those who enjoy melodramas or telenovelas, this book is for you.
4/5
I felt that it was beautifully written, and timeless in its appeal. I started reading it, unsure of whether I could enjoy such an old piece of work, however the more I read, the more I was absorbed into the timeframe, and I loved every moment of it.
I'd recommend this novella to anyone studying Italian, or Italian History, as it is a beautiful time capsule for a forgotten era. Also, those who enjoy melodramas or telenovelas, this book is for you.
4/5
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