Il secolo che muore, vol. II by Francesco Domenico Guerrazzi
"Il secolo che muore, vol. II" by Francesco Domenico Guerrazzi is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text reflects on the tumultuous period of the Italian unification, with specific reference to key figures such as Giuseppe Garibaldi and various military endeavors against Austrian forces. It captures the passion and sacrifices of the Italian people during their struggle for independence. At the start of the work, readers are introducedto a somber atmosphere following the Battle of Custoza, where the Italian army faced significant losses against the Austrians. Characters, including Curio and Major Mainieri, confront the aftermath of the defeat, exploring themes of honor, suffering, and the sacrifices made in the name of patriotism. Morale is low as they mourn the wounded and fallen, and the narrative raises critical reflections on leadership and the costs of war, particularly highlighting Curio's urgent quest for news amidst despair. Through vivid imagery and passionate prose, the opening sets the stage for a complex exploration of Italy's fight for unity and freedom. (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. II |
| Note | Reading ease score: 40.0 (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. | 42776 |
| Release Date | May 23, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 181 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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