La Giovine Italia

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mazzini, Giuseppe, 1805-1872

Contributor:

Menghini, Mario, 1865-1945

Language:

Italian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"La Giovine Italia" by Giuseppe Mazzini is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book serves as a collection of writings aimed at the political, moral, and literary revitalization of Italy during a time of national turmoil and struggle for independence. It reflects Mazzini's vision of unity for the Italian nation and illustrates the efforts by youthful revolutionaries to awaken the spirits of their fellow countrymen. The opening of "La Giovine Italia" presents an introduction that sets the stage for Mazzini's advocacy of Italian rejuvenation and unity against oppressive regimes. It discusses the significance of the publication itself, revealing its urgency as a response to the political climate of the time and the risks involved in distributing its contents. Mazzini expresses a deep sense of camaraderie among the youths involved and emphasizes their role in shaping the future of Italy amidst external pressures and internal dissent. This collection is not just a call to action; it is also a plea for a fresh generation to embrace their heritage and strive for a better Italy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 34.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-01-06