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_aSerao, Matilde, _d1856-1927 |
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_a"Sterminator Vesevo" (Vesuvius the great exterminator) : _bDiary of the Eruption of April 1906 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2014-08-22 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Giovanni Fini 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"Sterminator Vesevo" (Vesuvius the Great Exterminator) by Matilde Serao is a poignant diary-like narrative recounting the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in April 1906, likely written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the emotional and physical devastation wrought by this natural disaster, capturing the human experience of terror, loss, and resilience. Through the writer's eyes, readers encounter both ordinary citizens and notable figures responding to the crisis, illuminating the collective struggle against nature's fury. At the start of the narrative, the author vividly describes the moment Vesuvius erupted, casting a dark cloud over Naples and showering the region with ash and cinders. The tone is immediate and personal, as Serao, a first-hand witness, conveys the mixture of fear and a strange fascination among the crowds gathered to witness the phenomenon. As the eruption unfolds, she recounts the chaos and panic, as well as the heroic responses of individuals and communities that strive to assist one another amid the disaster. The opening sets the stage for a tale not merely of destruction but also of hope, courage, and the human spirit's capacity to endure against overwhelming odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aVolcanoes | ||
| 653 | _aVesuvius (Italy) | ||
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