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100 1 _aDe Amicis, Edmondo,
_d1846-1908
245 1 0 _aAlle porte d'Italia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
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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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-06-01
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"Alle porte d'Italia" by Edmondo De Amicis is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the complexities of life in the Italian town of Pinerolo during a period of foreign dominion, outlining both the beauty of the region and the societal struggles experienced under oppressive rule. The narrative is enriched by characters who grapple with themes of loyalty, loss, and identity, particularly in the context of their interactions with the French military occupying their town. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist expresses a deep affection for Pinerolo and reflects on its tumultuous history. Through a letter addressed to a friend, the character vividly describes the city’s physical beauty set against the backdrop of political strife under French control, including the challenges faced by the local population. The opening also establishes a contrast between the picturesque landscape and the grim realities of life under the watchful eyes of foreign officials and the citizenry's resistance to occupation. The protagonist's observations provide a poignant commentary on the endurance of the human spirit amidst adversity, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of Pinerolo’s historical significance and the legacy of its past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aItaly -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49105
999 _c89943
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