Da Sassari a Cagliari e viceversa : guida-racconto by Enrico Costa

"Da Sassari a Cagliari e viceversa: guida-racconto" by Enrico Costa is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book offers a unique blend of a guide and a story, detailing the journey from Sassari to Cagliari while incorporating historical insights and practical information for travelers. Through the protagonist's perspective, the reader is invited to explore Sardinia's landscapes and customs, enriched with humor and engaging anecdotes. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist, Cecchino, finds himself dreading his commercial obligations in Sassari while simultaneously resisting familial pressures regarding an arranged marriage with Mariannina, his cousin. The opening sets a humorous tone as Cecchino reflects on his childhood and the misguided affections involving his cousin, laying the groundwork for his journey to Cagliari. As he boards the train, the protagonist vividly describes his surroundings and companions, hinting at budding relationships and the comedic challenges of travel, all while grappling with the haunting expectations of family and destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Costa, Enrico, 1841-1909
Title Da Sassari a Cagliari e viceversa : guida-racconto
Edition Terza edizione, coll'aggiunta del viaggio in omnibus da Macomer a Bosa.
Original Publication Cagliari: Giuseppe Dessì, 1902.
Credits Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net
Reading Level Reading ease score: 54.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language Italian
LoC Class DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Subject Sardinia (Italy) -- Description and travel
Category Text
eBook-No. 75510
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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