Author |
Barrili, Anton Giulio, 1836-1908 |
Title |
Sorrisi di gioventù : Ricordi e note
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Original Publication |
Italy: Treves, 1912.
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Note |
Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Contents |
Figure femminili -- Il maestro Segni -- La prima capannuccia -- La mia presa di Peschiera -- Il primo errore -- Ceppo in famiglia -- Camene ligustiche -- Don Alessandro -- Musicista e poeta -- L'amico Bastiano -- Il mio latino -- All'osteria del Rettorica -- Hoa-tsien-ki -- Caso d'influenza.
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Credits |
Barbara Magni 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)
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Summary |
"Sorrisi di gioventù: Ricordi e note" by Anton Giulio Barrili is a memoir written in the early 20th century." The work reflects on the author's childhood and early experiences, filled with nostalgic anecdotes about family, memories of loved ones, and the musings of youth. Themes of nostalgia and memory are prevalent as Barrili recounts his formative years and the impact of those moments on his character. "The opening of "Sorrisi di gioventù" introduces the reader to the author's thoughts on life's journey, akin to a train trip with unexpected companions." He reflects on how memories, whether joyful or painful, accompany us like passengers. The narrative transitions to evocative memories of his grandmother, who played a vital role in his early life, providing warmth and comfort amid childhood challenges. As he recalls various episodes from his youth, including vivid descriptions of family dynamics, relationships with caregivers, and the trials of growing up, Barrili sets a tender, introspective tone that invites readers to reflect on their own experiences of youth and memory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
Italian |
LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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Subject |
Autobiographies
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Subject |
Authors, Italian -- 19th century -- Biography
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Subject |
Barrili, Antonio Giulio, 1836-1908
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
71041 |
Release Date |
Jun 25, 2023 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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