Il secolo che muore, vol. II by Francesco Domenico Guerrazzi

"Il secolo che muore, vol. II" by Francesco Domenico Guerrazzi is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text reflects on the tumultuous period of the Italian unification, with specific reference to key figures such as Giuseppe Garibaldi and various military endeavors against Austrian forces. It captures the passion and sacrifices of the Italian people during their struggle for independence. At the start of the work, readers are introduced to a somber atmosphere following the Battle of Custoza, where the Italian army faced significant losses against the Austrians. Characters, including Curio and Major Mainieri, confront the aftermath of the defeat, exploring themes of honor, suffering, and the sacrifices made in the name of patriotism. Morale is low as they mourn the wounded and fallen, and the narrative raises critical reflections on leadership and the costs of war, particularly highlighting Curio's urgent quest for news amidst despair. Through vivid imagery and passionate prose, the opening sets the stage for a complex exploration of Italy's fight for unity and freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Guerrazzi, Francesco Domenico, 1804-1873
Title Il secolo che muore, vol. II
Credits Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, 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: 40.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Italian
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 42776
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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