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Title: Ricordi di Londra
Credits:
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Emanuela Piasentini, Claudio Paganelli
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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available by Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense - Milano)
Summary: "Ricordi di Londra" by Edmondo De Amicis is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book captures the author's observations and experiences as he explores London for the first time, offering vivid descriptions of its grandeur as well as its stark contrasts, particularly in relation to poverty. De Amicis is accompanied by the contrasting perspectives of Louis Simonin, who later provides a glimpse into the lives of the city's underprivileged. At the start of the narrative, De Amicis recounts his tumultuous voyage to London, marked by seasickness and anticipation. Upon arrival, he is overwhelmed by the vastness and chaotic energy of the city. The opening details his initial experiences in London—the bustling streets, the imposing architecture, and the endless flow of people. As he navigates through the city, he becomes acutely aware of the dramatic contrasts between the opulence of certain areas and the grim realities of poverty found in the less favorable parts of London. These first impressions set the stage for his deeper explorations of the city's dual nature, hinting at a rich tapestry of stories to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 45.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: De Amicis, Edmondo, 1846-1908
Author: Simonin, Louis, 1830-1886
EBook No.: 27640
Published: Dec 28, 2008
Downloads: 124
Language: Italian
Subject: Poor -- England -- London
Subject: London (England) -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Ricordi di Londra
Credits:
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Emanuela Piasentini, Claudio Paganelli
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense - Milano)
Summary: "Ricordi di Londra" by Edmondo De Amicis is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book captures the author's observations and experiences as he explores London for the first time, offering vivid descriptions of its grandeur as well as its stark contrasts, particularly in relation to poverty. De Amicis is accompanied by the contrasting perspectives of Louis Simonin, who later provides a glimpse into the lives of the city's underprivileged. At the start of the narrative, De Amicis recounts his tumultuous voyage to London, marked by seasickness and anticipation. Upon arrival, he is overwhelmed by the vastness and chaotic energy of the city. The opening details his initial experiences in London—the bustling streets, the imposing architecture, and the endless flow of people. As he navigates through the city, he becomes acutely aware of the dramatic contrasts between the opulence of certain areas and the grim realities of poverty found in the less favorable parts of London. These first impressions set the stage for his deeper explorations of the city's dual nature, hinting at a rich tapestry of stories to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 45.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: De Amicis, Edmondo, 1846-1908
Author: Simonin, Louis, 1830-1886
EBook No.: 27640
Published: Dec 28, 2008
Downloads: 124
Language: Italian
Subject: Poor -- England -- London
Subject: London (England) -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.