Cuore (Heart): An Italian Schoolboy's Journal by Edmondo De Amicis

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Author De Amicis, Edmondo, 1846-1908
Translator Hapgood, Isabel Florence, 1850-1928
Title Cuore (Heart): An Italian Schoolboy's Journal
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Summary "Cuore (Heart): An Italian Schoolboy's Journal" by Edmondo De Amicis is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The book is presented as a diary written by a young Italian schoolboy named Enrico Bottini, documenting his experiences, thoughts, and feelings during a school year. It explores themes of childhood innocence, friendship, patriotism, and societal issues through the lens of a school environment in Italy. At the start of the novel, Enrico reflects on the anxiety and reluctance of returning to school after a joyful summer vacation. He poignantly describes the festive atmosphere surrounding the school on the first day, filled with parents and children bustling to prepare for a new year. The narrative introduces important characters, including his new teacher, Master Perboni, who establishes a heartfelt connection with the students, emphasizing the importance of kindness and mutual respect. Enrico's observations about his classmates reveal a diverse group of boys, each with their distinct personalities and backgrounds. This glimpse into his early school days sets the stage for a series of moral lessons and formative experiences that follow in the journal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Italy -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Diaries -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Family life -- Italy -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 28961
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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