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100 1 _aDe Amicis, Edmondo,
_d1846-1908
245 1 0 _aRicordi di Londra
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-12-28
508 _aProduced by Carlo Traverso, Emanuela Piasentini, Claudio Paganelli and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense - Milano)
520 _a"Ricordi di Londra" by Edmondo De Amicis is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book captures the author's observations and experiences as he explores London for the first time, offering vivid descriptions of its grandeur as well as its stark contrasts, particularly in relation to poverty. De Amicis is accompanied by the contrasting perspectives of Louis Simonin, who later provides a glimpse into the lives of the city's underprivileged. At the start of the narrative, De Amicis recounts his tumultuous voyage to London, marked by seasickness and anticipation. Upon arrival, he is overwhelmed by the vastness and chaotic energy of the city. The opening details his initial experiences in London—the bustling streets, the imposing architecture, and the endless flow of people. As he navigates through the city, he becomes acutely aware of the dramatic contrasts between the opulence of certain areas and the grim realities of poverty found in the less favorable parts of London. These first impressions set the stage for his deeper explorations of the city's dual nature, hinting at a rich tapestry of stories to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoor -- England -- London
653 _aLondon (England) -- Description and travel
700 1 _aSimonin, Louis,
_d1830-1886
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27640
999 _c68549
_d68549