Il lampionaio by Maria S. Cummins

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Author Cummins, Maria S. (Maria Susanna), 1827-1866
Uniform Title The lamplighter. Italian
Title Il lampionaio
Note Reading ease score: 42.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Il lampionaio" by Maria S. Cummins is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on a young girl named Gertrude, who lives a life marked by poverty and neglect, and her longing for love and companionship. The narrative unfolds in a grim urban setting, emphasizing the stark contrast between her desolate existence and fleeting moments of solace brought by a kind lamp-lighter named Trueman Flint. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Gertrude, a lonely and underprivileged child reflecting the harsh realities of her life in an impoverished neighborhood. The opening depicts her watching the lamp-lighter as he goes about his nightly work, showcasing her sense of wonder amidst her suffering. After a series of unfortunate events, she is thrown out of her only home and taken in by Trueman Flint, who becomes both a protector and father figure. The beginning sets the tone for the story, exploring themes of resilience, kindness, and the search for belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Italian
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Orphans -- Fiction
Subject Christian life -- Fiction
Subject Courtship -- Fiction
Subject Child abuse -- Fiction
Subject Success -- Fiction
Subject Poverty -- Fiction
Subject Kindness -- Fiction
Subject Blind children -- Fiction
Subject Social status -- Fiction
Subject Diligence -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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