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Italian Literature, Einaudi
original: "Sommario"
| Prologue In the prologue, Alberti addresses the decline of the great Florentine families and introduces the central conflict between human "Virtue" and "Fortune." | 1 |
| Book One This book focuses on the obligations of the young toward the old, the education of children, and the preservation of the family name. | 12 |
| Book Two This section discusses the nature of love, the selection of a wife, and the importance of marriage for the continuation of the lineage. | 86 |
| Preface to Book Three original: "Proemio del libro terzo" | 159 |
| Book Three Widely considered the most famous section, Book Three deals with "Oeconomicus"—the management of the household, thrift, and the administration of family wealth. | 166 |
| Book Four The final book explores the necessity of friendship and social connections for the prosperity and security of the family unit. | 278 |
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