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The Walrus Publishing
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The Walrus Agency
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Tongue
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Set in 17th-century Lombardy , I Promessi Trichechi tells the love odyssey of Renzo Trichechino (20 years old, impulsive) and Lucia Trichechella (19 years old, resilient) , two young walruses who dream of a future together.
Their marriage is thwarted by Don Pinguino , an overbearing aristocrat convinced he can bend the lives of others to his will.
Forced to flee the village on the shores of Lake Como , the protagonists take different paths: Renzo, overwhelmed by his impetuous nature, finds himself caught up in the popular revolts of Milan, while Lucia faces the fear of exile with faith and silent courage.
Around them move key secondary figures: religious people who embody charity like Fra' Narvalo , corrupt nobles like the Indescribable and common people struggling with daily misery.
When the plague of Milan (1629–1631) devastates the region, fate seems to overwhelm all hope: disease and death strike indiscriminately, exposing the fragility and greatness of the pinniped soul. It is in this apocalyptic scenario that Renzo and Lucia, separately, find the strength not to give up: he learns the value of prudence and moderation, she demonstrates that silent resilience can change destinies.
After years of hardship, mourning and wandering, the two finally manage to celebrate their walrus wedding: a long-awaited happy ending , a symbol of the victory of love over arrogance and disorder.
TYPE
TYPE
Main Genre
Teen
Macro-genre dominant in the narrative structure.
Subgenre 1
Fanfiction
First secondary thematic nuance.
Subgenre 2
Historical
Further level of narrative contamination.
CLASSIFICATION
CLASSIFICATION
True Story
Hybrid
Whether the work is inspired by real events, partially or completely.
Choral History
No
If the narrative is carried forward by multiple main characters.
Storyline
Method and structure of the narrative line.
Seriality
Episodic or self-contained structure of the work.
FINAL
Describes the type of narrative conclusion.
NARRATIVE TROPES
NARRATIVE TROPES
Action & Adventure
Action & Adventure
Dynamic and spectacular elements typical of the adventure genre.
Children
Children
Themes, challenges, and values related to growth, friendship, and children's imagination.
Comedy
Comedy
Typical mechanics of comedy.
Contemporary Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Representations of today's society and its tensions.
Fantasy
Fantasy
Presence of magical worlds, supernatural creatures and heroic dynamics outside of reality.
Historical Fiction
Historical Fiction
Narrative dynamics relating to past eras, with an intertwining of real and fictional historical events.
Horror
Horror
Narrative mechanisms aimed at generating fear, discomfort, or tension.
Literary
Literary
Narrative and stylistic devices typical of research narrative or symbolic writing.
Mystery
Mystery
Investigative dynamics, secrets to reveal, twists and surprising resolutions.
Romance
Romance
Developing romantic relationships with emotional challenges, love triangles, or attraction dynamics.
Science Fiction
Science Fiction
Speculative visions of the future, technology, or humanity.
Thriller & Suspense
Thriller & Suspense
Rising tension, psychological games, deception, looming dangers.
Young Adult
Young Adult
Adolescence-related topics: identity formation, first experiences, relational challenges.
NARRATIVE ELEMENTS
NARRATIVE ELEMENTS
Narrative theme
Central theme that runs through the story.
Emotional Target
The primary emotional impact that the story aims to generate.
Narrative pacing
Perceived narrative pace.
Concept
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Story Drive
Driving element of the narrative.
Audiovisual References
Narrative comparisons related to plot structure.
Italian Films
Foreign Films
Italian Series
Foreign Series
Match the IP's protagonist with well-known main characters from audiovisual works.
Italian Films
Foreign Films
Italian Series
Foreign Series
Titles that visually inspire the tone and aesthetic of the IP.
Italian Films
Foreign Films
Italian Series
Foreign Series
Protagonist | Identity & Positioning
Protagonist | Identity & Positioning
Protagonist Genre
Male
Gender identity or expression.
Protagonist Age
Age range in which the character falls.
Morality Protagonist
Whether the moral arc is positive, ambiguous, or anti-heroic.
Protagonist's Arc
Structural transformation of the main character.
Protagonist Archetypes
Main functional or symbolic archetypes and character nuances of the protagonist.
Protagonist | Motivations & Conflicts
Protagonist | Motivations & Conflicts
Drive
Primary motivation that guides the protagonist's actions.
Fatal Flaw
Inner flaw or vulnerability.
Goal
Concrete goal that the protagonist wants to achieve.
Inner Desire
Deep desire, often unconscious or unexpressed.
Stake
What is at stake for the protagonist, what he risks losing or compromising.
Relevant Characters
Relevant Characters
Number of Relevant Characters
9
Approximate number of narratively significant supporting characters.
Age of Relevant Characters
Prevalent age groups in the secondary group.
Relevant Character Archetypes
Dramatic functions of secondary characters.
Antagonist type
Disastro naturale
Nature and face of the opposing force.
Setting of Place
Setting of Place
Realism Location
Level of adherence to the reality of the setting.
Location Number
Indicate whether the story takes place in a single location or in several distinct locations.
Mobility Location
Whether the story can be transposed to another setting or is closely rooted.
Geographical Location
Geographical or environmental context of the story.
Iconic locations
Key locations or visual situations that characterize the work's imagery.
Temporal Setting
Temporal Setting
Timeline
Indicates whether the story is set in our real historical timeline or in another one.
Temporal Construction
Whether the narrative follows a single timeline or multiple timelines.
Time Frame
Total duration covered by the narrative within the timeline.
Temporal Structure
Narrative mode in which time is organized.
Historical Period
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Specific period or era in which the IP is set.
Target | Profile
Target | Profile
Target age
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Age group to which the work is primarily aimed.
Target Genre
Predominant gender identity or orientation of the target audience.
Target Income
Economic bracket of the target audience the IP is aimed at.
Target Education
Expected or ideal educational level of the audience.
Target | Interests
Target | Interests
Performing Arts & Live Storytelling
Interest in oral, theatrical, poetic, musical, or live narratives.
Pop Culture & Entertainment
Interest in serial narratives, cross-media, narrative games, podcasts, and pop culture.
Immersive Narrations
Interest in alternative, historical, epic, or imaginary worlds.
Reflection & Thought
Interest in philosophical, satirical, dystopian, experimental, or popular science literature.
Emotional and Relational Stories
Interest in emotional, family, sentimental, or everyday stories.
Tension & Mystery
Interest in mysteries, investigations, or high-tension stories.
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