La Pitrè, Giuseppe 1841-1916 creator text utu 2011 monographic it 1 online resource : multiple file formats "La vita in Palermo cento e più anni fa, Volume 2" by Giuseppe Pitrè is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work presents a detailed exploration of the cultural, social, and religious practices in Palermo over a century ago, delving into the city's festivities and public spectacles. The focus lies on various significant events and customs that shaped daily life in the Sicilian capital. At the start of the text, the author introduces the vibrant and diverse celebrations that characterize life in Palermo, emphasizing the interplay between sacred and secular festivities. Key highlights include descriptions of Carnival parades filled with theatrical masks, important rites linked to local saints, and eventful public gatherings attended by various strata of society. Pitrè effectively captures the atmosphere of these events, illustrating the significance they held for the community and offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of traditions and cultural heritage prevalent in Palermo during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-10-11 Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Palermo (Italy) -- Social life and customs Sicily (Italy) -- Social life and customs DG Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37720 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37720 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133847.0 37720