| Author |
Rossi, Adolfo, 1857-1921 |
| Title |
Nel paese dei dollari
Tre anni a New-York
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 36.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Nel paese dei dollari" by Adolfo Rossi is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative explores the experiences of Italian immigrants in America, focusing on socio-economic challenges and cultural encounters in the bustling life of New York City, with some focus on the protagonist Angelo Cornetta, a struggling organ grinder facing dire circumstances. The opening of the story introduces us to Angelo Cornetta, a poor and uneducated musician from Italy who has settled in New York. After being accused of abusing and leading his Irish partner to her death, Cornetta finds himself imprisoned at Sing Sing. The narrative follows his struggles in prison, including a violent confrontation that leads to a murder charge against him, highlighting themes of injustice and the turbulent immigrant experience in America. As the story unfolds, we witness a profound examination of Cornetta’s mental state as he grapples with his impending execution while interacting with the journalist who intends to document his story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
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| Subject |
New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Italians -- New York (State) -- New York
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17836 |
| Release Date |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 2, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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