02355cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000480012624500580017426400510023230000470028333600260033033700260035633800360038250000310041850801740044952011800062353400450180365300360184865300370188470000360192185600430195799900170200056763UtSlPG20260610134316.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a02009908  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDG1 aCarr, Alice Vansittart Strettel,d1850-192710aNorth Italian Folk: Sketches of Town and Country Life 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-03-17  aProduced by Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images made available by The Internet Archive)  a"North Italian Folk: Sketches of Town and Country Life" by Mrs. Comyns Carr is a collection of sketches that captures the essence of rural and urban life in Northern Italy, written in the late 19th century. This work offers an intimate glimpse into the daily lives, customs, and festivities of the Italian people, focusing on the cultural richness that transcends the more commonly depicted historical and artistic lens through which Italy is often viewed.   The beginning of the text presents a vivid preface from the author, outlining her intent to document the everyday experiences of the people who form the heart of Italy. Carr expresses her affection and respect for the folk she describes, emphasizing their simplicity, dignity, and the joy of life in the sunlit landscapes of the Riviera and the Apennines. She contrasts their authenticity against the more superficial portrayals often presented by tourism and art. As she embarks on her collection, she invites readers to witness their charming traditions, lively festivals, and the rich, colorful tapestry of their lives, setting the stage for the sketches that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aItaly -- Description and travel  aItaly -- Social life and customs1 aCaldecott, Randolph,d1846-188640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56763  c97594d97594