| Author |
Castelar, Emilio, 1832-1899 |
| Title |
Recuerdos de Italia (parte 1 de 2)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 40.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Ramon Pajares Box and the
Distributed Proofreading team at DP-test Italia.
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| Summary |
"Recuerdos de Italia (parte 1 de 2)" by Emilio Castelar is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work captures the author's emotional responses to the stunning visuals of Italy, blending history, art, and personal reflection into a unique exploration of the country. Instead of following a structured travel narrative, Castelar shares individual impressions of various locations, evoking the profound experiences that Italy's monuments and landscapes inspire. At the start of the narrative, the author arrives in Civita-Vecchia, portraying an overwhelming excitement upon reaching Italy, juxtaposed with the harsh realities he encounters at the border. He expresses a keen sense of nostalgia and reverence for the historical depth of the places he visits, contrasting the beauty of the Italian landscape with its economic decay and political repression. Castelar reflects on the historical significance of Rome, noting how its ruins and art evoke not just the past, but the struggles and crises experienced by humanity throughout the ages. He immerses himself in the rich history of the land, contemplating the enduring impact of ancient civilizations on modern thought and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Spanish |
| LoC Class |
DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
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| Subject |
Italy -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Rome (Italy) -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
53741 |
| Release Date |
Dec 15, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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