At the end of the 19th century, in the charming city of Prato, a newborn is abandoned in front of the orphanage. Next to him, an enigmatic set: a copy of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, accompanied by an Italian translation. This famous volume marks the beginning of the journey of Fortebraccio, a young orphan whose origins are shrouded in mystery. Raised by a family that forces him to a life of hard work, Fortebraccio does not give up but with courage and determination faces the challenges of an existence marked by hardship and sacrifice. His search for his origins, which are presumed to be English, leads him through a Prato in full transformation, from a sleepy province to a dynamic urban center. Among the ancient alleys and bustling squares, Fortebraccio, in the company of dear and unforgettable characters, will move in a tangle of events. A long thread of wool is an engaging narration that mixes personal research with great History.
TITLE: UN LUNGO FILO DI LANA
AUTHOR: SILVIA GRIFONI
PUBLISHER: FOX&SPARROWS EDITIONS
YEAR: 2024
