Mio figlio!

Résumé

"Mio figlio!" by Salvatore Farina is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of a young couple, Evangelina and Epaminonda Placidi, as they navigate the complexities of marriage and parenthood. As they prepare for the arrival of their child, the couple reflects on their perceptions of family life, societal expectations, and the inherent anxieties involved in becoming parents. At the start of the novel, we meet the couple in the early stages of their marriage, characterized by humor and light-hearted banter. They joke about not having expected to welcome a child right away, but as time passes, the pressure from family and friends to have a baby begins to influence their thoughts and feelings. The opening portions explore the couple's hopes, dreams, and fears regarding parenthood, with Epaminonda's witty observations providing insight into his character. They grapple with the changes that come with impending parenthood, contrasting their carefree existence with their growing anticipation and anxiety about their future as parents. (This is an automatically generated summary.)