Postuma (1881) is a novel written by Italian author Lorenzo Stecchetti. The book tells the story of a young man named Carlo, who is diagnosed with tuberculosis and given only a short time to live. Carlo decides to spend his remaining days pursuing his passions and living life to the fullest. He falls in love with a young woman named Maria, and together they explore the beauty of life and the inevitability of death. The novel is a poignant meditation...
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