La Patria lontana by Enrico Corradini
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| Author | Corradini, Enrico, 1868-1931 |
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| Title | La Patria lontana |
| Note | Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "La Patria lontana" by Enrico Corradini is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on themes of nationalism, identity, and the immigrant experience, particularly showcasing the lives of Italian emigrants as they adapt to and reconcile their identities in South America. The characters include Piero Buondelmonti, a politically motivated writer, and Jacopo Axerio, a professor, who engage in debates about patriotism and the challenges faced by those who have left their homeland. The opening of the novel introduces us to a lively discussion among several Italian expatriates aboard the ship "Atlantide." The conversation explores the tension between personal feeling of Italian identity and the economic realities of emigration, sparked by the interaction between Buondelmonti and the professor Axerio. Their disagreements lead to broader reflections on nationalism and the changing dynamics of identity in a globalized world. As they navigate their transatlantic journey, various tensions—cultural, ideological, and interpersonal—begin to unfold, setting the stage for the complexities of their experiences in Brazil. The opening effectively establishes a backdrop of intellectual discourse amid the chaotic human experience of migration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Italian fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48398 |
| Release Date | Mar 2, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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