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The Piazza

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Duration
44min
Language
English
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While sitting on his private piazza, the narrator imagines life at an idyllic home in the mountains. In his daydream, he meets a lonely young woman who often gazes at his house from afar and wonders about him. Using prose rife with literary allusions, Melville explores the limitations of idealism. This story is found in his collection of short fiction, The Piazza Tales.

© 2020 Audio Sommelier (Audiobook): 9781644081266

Release date

Audiobook: 10 March 2020

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