Linguaggio e proverbi marinareschi by Emanuele Celesia
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"Linguaggio e proverbi marinareschi" by Emanuele Celesia is a linguistic study written in the late 19th century. The work aims to explore the unique language and proverbs associated with maritime culture, particularly among Italian sailors. Celesia seems to focus on how maritime language is not only a means of communication but also a significant cultural element that embodies the identity and experiences of those who navigate the seas. The opening of the
book sets the stage for a deep exploration of maritime culture and its language. It introduces the seaside town of Camogli, known for its hardworking sailors, and reflects on significant maritime events, highlighting a vivid incident from April 1855 involving the English vessel "Cresus," which caught fire during a storm. The narrative brings forth the characters of sailors and their heroic acts, particularly focusing on Emilio Schiaffino, a seasoned navigator, who deeply contemplates the need for improvement in the education and language of sailors. The text juxtaposes the struggles of the sailors with the passionate commitment to preserving the dignity and richness of their language, promising a rich exploration of linguistic subtleties and cultural identity that will unfold through the ensuing dialogues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Celesia, Emanuele, 1821-1889 |
|---|---|
| Title | Linguaggio e proverbi marinareschi |
| Credits |
Produced by Giovanni Fini 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: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Sailors -- Italy -- Language |
| Subject | Italian language -- Idioms |
| Subject | Proverbs, Italian |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48070 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-48070-1 |
| Release Date | Jan 25, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 416 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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