La vita in Palermo cento e più anni fa, Volume 2 by Giuseppe Pitrè
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"La vita in Palermo cento e più anni fa, Volume 2" by Giuseppe Pitrè is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work presents a detailed exploration of the cultural, social, and religious practices in Palermo over a century ago, delving into the city's festivities and public spectacles. The focus lies on various significant events and customs that shaped daily life in the Sicilian capital. At the start of
the text, the author introduces the vibrant and diverse celebrations that characterize life in Palermo, emphasizing the interplay between sacred and secular festivities. Key highlights include descriptions of Carnival parades filled with theatrical masks, important rites linked to local saints, and eventful public gatherings attended by various strata of society. Pitrè effectively captures the atmosphere of these events, illustrating the significance they held for the community and offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of traditions and cultural heritage prevalent in Palermo during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pitrè, Giuseppe, 1841-1916 |
|---|---|
| Title | La vita in Palermo cento e più anni fa, Volume 2 |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 43.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Palermo (Italy) -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Sicily (Italy) -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37720 |
| Release Date | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 874 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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