Peregrinazioni d'uno zingaro per laghi ed Alpi : Il Lago Maggiore, l'Ossola, la Frua e il Gries

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carrera, Valentino, 1834-1895

Language:

Italian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Peregrinazioni d'uno zingaro per laghi ed Alpi" by Valentino Carrera is a travel narrative written in the 19th century. The book explores the enchanting regions around Lake Maggiore and the Alps, through the eyes of an imaginative wanderer who takes on the role of a modern-day gypsy. It delves into the beauty of nature, local customs, and the myriad of characters encountered along the journey, blending whimsical storytelling with keen observations. The opening of the narrative sets a contemplative tone as the protagonist introduces himself as a wandering gypsy, inviting the reader to join him on his travels. He reflects on the evolution of the concept of a gypsy, contrasting the traditional image with a more modern understanding of those who roam freely in search of beauty and stories. As he embarks towards the stunning landscape of Lake Maggiore, he muses on the connection between society and the wandering spirit, teasing themes of exploration and the human experience in relation to nature and culture. The initial chapters lay the groundwork for a journey filled with rich descriptions of the sights, sounds, and souls of the places he visits, framing a personal narrative that intertwines the author's artistic vision with the real-world beauty of the Italian countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Giovanni Fini, Barbara Magni and the Distributed Proofreading team at DP-test Italia, http://dp-test.dm.unipi.it (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 40.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-07-30