Il secolo che muore, vol. I by Francesco Domenico Guerrazzi
"Il secolo che muore, vol. I" by Francesco Domenico Guerrazzi is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The work explores themes of political discontent and societal upheaval in Italy during a transformative period of its history, likely reflecting the author's own perspectives and experiences. The narrative captures the complexity of Italian identity and national sentiment during the time of state formation and consolidation, mirroring the turmoil and aspirations ofthe people. The opening of "Il secolo che muore" introduces the reader to the backdrop of Guerrazzi's reflections on the sociopolitical climate of his time, particularly the perceived decline of authority and the challenges facing the Italian state. Guerrazzi reflects on the state of the nation, voicing his concerns about the pitfalls of political governance and societal attitudes. Through a blend of historical analysis and literary imagination, he delineates the grievances against the established order, invoking a sense of urgency in the face of what he perceives as moral and national decay. The prologue sets the stage for a broader exploration of what the future may hold for Italy, effectively engaging the reader with poignant questions about authority, governance, and the evolving identity of a nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Guerrazzi, Francesco Domenico, 1804-1873 |
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| Title | Il secolo che muore, vol. I |
| Note | Reading ease score: 39.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42775 |
| Release Date | May 23, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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