Il diario di un viandante : (Dal deserto al Mar Glaciale) by Antonio Beltramelli
"Il diario di un viandante (Dal deserto al Mar Glaciale)" by Antonio Beltramelli is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of nostalgia and identity through the lens of the protagonist, a wanderer whose experiences and reflections illustrate the clash between Eastern and Western cultures, as well as personal stories of loss and longing. The author invites readers on a journey from the deserts of the
East to the polar regions, encouraging a deep exploration of various landscapes and human experiences encountered along the way. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces us to the character of the wanderer, who is deeply influenced by memories of his family, particularly of his uncle Giovanni, a soldier who perished during the Napoleonic campaigns. This familial thread sets the tone for the protagonist's reflections on the past and the nature of exile, revealing his admiration for both the heroic and the tragic figures in his family's history. As the story unfolds, the wanderer’s journey takes him to Tunisia, where he observes the vibrant yet complex interplay between local culture and European influences, embodying his sense of identity while grappling with nostalgia for a bygone era. The opening captures the essence of travel as both a physical journey and an exploration of one’s inner landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Il diario di un viandante : (Dal deserto al Mar Glaciale)
Original Publication
Milano: Treves, 1911.
Contents
Il viandante -- Alle soglie dell'Oriente -- Nei paesi del Sole -- L'isola Minoica -- Nell'Asia Minore -- Sul Mare degli Ulissidi -- Verso i mari di ghiaccio.
Credits
Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by The Internet Archive)
Reading Level
Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
