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100 1 _aDe Roberto, Federico,
_d1861-1927
245 1 0 _aCatania
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-12-04
508 _aProduced by Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Catania" by Federico De Roberto is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work intricately details the city of Catania, emphasizing its rich history, notable landmarks, and the impact of natural disasters, specifically earthquakes and volcanic eruptions from Mount Etna. The narrative is not just about the city's architecture and historical events but also reflects on the resilience of its people. The opening of "Catania" sets a reflective tone as the author contemplates the immense history and beauty of the city, which has been ravaged multiple times by disasters. Through a vivid and poetic prose style, De Roberto introduces the reader to Catania's geographical setting at the base of Mount Etna and alludes to its past glory contrasted with its current state post-catastrophes. He mentions ancient sources and incidents, such as earthquakes and eruptions, that have shaped Catania over centuries. The text captures the juxtaposition between the city's enduring spirit and the destructive forces of nature, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of its identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArt -- Italy -- Catania
653 _aCatania (Italy) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41551
999 _c82390
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