L'Argentina vista come è by Luigi Barzini
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"L'Argentina vista come è" by Luigi Barzini is a socio-political exploration written in the early 20th century. This work scrutinizes the Italian emigration to Argentina, particularly focusing on the moral and material conditions faced by Italian expatriates. Through a series of letters published previously in the Italian press, Barzini provides an intimate look at the situations encountered by these emigrants, emphasizing both their struggles and the larger impact of emigration on Italy
and Argentina. The opening portion of the book establishes a poignant narrative rooted in the emotional farewells of Italian emigrants departing for Argentina. Barzini describes the pain and sorrow associated with leaving one's homeland, capturing the despair and hope that accompany such a journey. He also reflects on the allure of Argentina as a land of opportunity and contrasts it with the harsh realities that await many newcomers. As the narrative unfolds, it introduces key themes of disillusionment and the challenges presented by the emigrant experience, beckoning the reader to consider the broader implications of migration on individual lives and national identities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Barzini, Luigi, 1874-1947 |
|---|---|
| Title | L'Argentina vista come è |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 41.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | F2801: Latin America local history: Argentina |
| Subject | Argentina -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30369 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 456 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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