TY  - BOOK
AU  - Rapisardi,Mario
TI  - Africa Orrenda
AV  - PQ 
PY  - 2008///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Italy -- Colonies -- Africa -- Poetry
N1  - Release date is 2008-11-26; Produced by Carlo Traverso, Emanuela Piasentini and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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N2  - "Africa Orrenda" by Mario Rapisardi is a collection of verses written in the late 19th century. The work addresses themes of colonialism and the impact of European imperialism in Africa, exploring the complex emotions surrounding war and oppression. It serves as both a critique and reflection on the socio-political landscape of the time.  In "Africa Orrenda," Rapisardi evokes the pain and suffering inflicted by imperialist endeavors, particularly in the context of Italy's colonial pursuits. The verses express fierce patriotism while simultaneously critiquing the actions taken by imperial powers, portraying the struggle of the oppressed and reflecting on the moral implications of conquest. Through vivid imagery and poignant language, the work delves into the themes of honor, sacrifice, and the tragic consequences of greed and ambition. The emotional intensity allows readers to grasp the contradictions inherent in imperialist ideologies, ultimately questioning the cost of glory attained through bloodshed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27334
ER  -