I Miei Racconti

A collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book appears to draw upon personal experiences and reflections, including autobiographical elements and observations of the author's childhood and youth, with particular connections to the Italian landscape and life. The opening of the collection offers a deeply introspective glimpse into the author’s earliest memories, focusing on a significant event in his childhood—the loss of a younger sister. Panzacchi describes the setting of his family home and the solemn atmosphere surrounding his sister’s illness and eventual death, capturing the emotional turmoil he felt as a young child witnessing this tragedy. As he recalls these memories, he illustrates a vivid blend of innocence, confusion, and acute awareness of mortality, setting a contemplative tone for the stories that follow in the collection.