| Author |
Mario, Alberto, 1825-1883 |
| Title |
La camicia rossa
Episodi - Terza edizione riveduta e corretta
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 45.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense - Milano)
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| Summary |
"La Camicia Rossa" by Alberto Mario is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the Italian unification, focusing on the character of Giuseppe Garibaldi, a prominent figure in the liberation of Southern Italy. The book explores themes of patriotism, bravery, and the struggles faced by those fighting for freedom, featuring Garibaldi's interactions with various characters who support his cause. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to the historical period of Garibaldi's campaigns as he navigates the complexities of leadership and the camaraderie of his soldiers, particularly during his time in Sicily. The scenes depict lively interactions between Garibaldi and local populations, alongside humorous yet telling anecdotes about the soldiers he leads, emphasizing their youth and inexperience. The opening sets a vivid stage, hinting at the rich emotional and historical tapestry that will unfold throughout the novel as it captures both the exhilaration of military engagements and the personal stories woven into the larger narrative of Italian unification. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Garibaldi, Giuseppe, 1807-1882 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Spedizione dei Mille (1860) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
29871 |
| Release Date |
Aug 31, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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