Cuore (Heart): An Italian Schoolboy's Journal by Edmondo De Amicis
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| Author | De Amicis, Edmondo, 1846-1908 |
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| Translator | Hapgood, Isabel Florence, 1850-1928 |
| Title | Cuore (Heart): An Italian Schoolboy's Journal |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Cuore (Heart): An Italian Schoolboy's Journal" by Edmondo De Amicis is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The book is presented as a diary written by a young Italian schoolboy named Enrico Bottini, documenting his experiences, thoughts, and feelings during a school year. It explores themes of childhood innocence, friendship, patriotism, and societal issues through the lens of a school environment in Italy. At the start of the novel, Enrico reflects on the anxiety and reluctance of returning to school after a joyful summer vacation. He poignantly describes the festive atmosphere surrounding the school on the first day, filled with parents and children bustling to prepare for a new year. The narrative introduces important characters, including his new teacher, Master Perboni, who establishes a heartfelt connection with the students, emphasizing the importance of kindness and mutual respect. Enrico's observations about his classmates reveal a diverse group of boys, each with their distinct personalities and backgrounds. This glimpse into his early school days sets the stage for a series of moral lessons and formative experiences that follow in the journal. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Italy -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Diaries -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Family life -- Italy -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28961 |
| Release Date | May 24, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 588 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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