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100 1 _aCarr, Alice Vansittart Strettel,
_d1850-1927
245 1 0 _aNorth Italian Folk: Sketches of Town and Country Life
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
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 2018-03-17
508 _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)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aItaly -- Description and travel
653 _aItaly -- Social life and customs
700 1 _aCaldecott, Randolph,
_d1846-1886
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56763
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