Damiano

An Italian novel subtitled “The Story of a Poor Family”. In Milan, in May 1831, Vittore, a former soldier of Napoleon, dies in poverty. His eldest son, Damiano, becomes the support of his mother, his sister Stella and his younger brother. Damiano dreams of becoming a painter; he has learned drawing in secret from an old, poor artist, but first he must earn enough to keep his family alive. Around him live the humble people of Milan’s outer districts. A tender novel about poverty, duty and the dignity of ordinary people.