Cantoni il volontario by Giuseppe Garibaldi
"Cantoni il volontario" by Giuseppe Garibaldi is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Cantoni, a brave volunteer from Forlì, who embodies the spirit of Italian nationalism and the fight against oppression. Through his character, the book reflects on themes of valor, patriotism, and the complexities of serving one's country amid political turmoil. At the start of the novel, the preface sets forth the author's intentionsof honoring unsung heroes who fought for Italy and addressing the failures of its leaders. The first chapter introduces Cantoni, depicted as a noble and strong figure admired by both men and women for his dedication to Italy rather than any tyrannical rulers. As the story unfolds, readers witness Cantoni's commitment to the cause of freedom as he navigates a world fraught with military action, political intrigue, and personal relationships, including the budding romance with the beautiful girl named Ida. The opening establishes a vivid and passionate atmosphere that highlights the fervor of the young patriots during a pivotal moment in Italian history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Garibaldi, Giuseppe, 1807-1882 |
|---|---|
| Title | Cantoni il volontario |
| Note | Reading ease score: 38.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense - Milano) |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25199 |
| Release Date | Apr 27, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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