Pagine sparse by Edmondo De Amicis
"Pagine sparse" by Edmondo De Amicis is a collection of essays and reflections written during the late 19th century. The work delves deeply into observations on language, personal anecdotes, and meditations on life, focusing on the author's experiences and the richness of the Italian language, particularly as spoken in Florence. De Amicis seems to underscore the importance of language and communication through vivid characters and their interactions, inviting readers to appreciate the
beauty of expressive speech. The opening of "Pagine sparse" introduces a touching narrative centered around the author's fond memories of a kind elderly landlady, who significantly impacts his mastery of the Italian language. Through her colorful expressions and genuine wisdom, they share a bond that illustrates the joy of language as a living, breathing art form. As the author reflects on various meaningful conversations with her, we sense a profound appreciation for the memories and the lessons learned, establishing a nostalgic tone that sets the stage for the exploration of themes such as companionship, the beauty of spoken words, and the simplicity of human connections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | De Amicis, Edmondo, 1846-1908 |
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| Title | Pagine sparse |
| Note | Reading ease score: 50.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Contents | La mia padrona di casa -- Scoraggiamenti -- Ritratto d'un'ordinanza -- Battaglia di tavolino -- Un incontro -- Emilio Castelar -- Un caro pedante -- Una visita ad Alessandro Manzoni -- La lettura del vocabolario -- Appunti -- Una parola nuova -- Consigli -- Il vivente linguaggio della Toscana -- Quello che si può imparare a Firenze -- Un bel parlatore -- Dall'album d'un padre -- Sopra una culla -- Giovanni Ruffini -- L'amore dei libri -- Manuel Menendez (racconto) -- In sogno. |
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| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Italian fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, Italian |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50806 |
| Release Date | Dec 31, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 400 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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