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LoC No.: 02009908

Title: North Italian Folk: Sketches of Town and Country Life

Note: Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "North Italian Folk: Sketches of Town and Country Life" by Mrs. Comyns Carr is a collection of sketches that captures the essence of rural and urban life in Northern Italy, written in the late 19th century. This work offers an intimate glimpse into the daily lives, customs, and festivities of the Italian people, focusing on the cultural richness that transcends the more commonly depicted historical and artistic lens through which Italy is often viewed. The beginning of the text presents a vivid preface from the author, outlining her intent to document the everyday experiences of the people who form the heart of Italy. Carr expresses her affection and respect for the folk she describes, emphasizing their simplicity, dignity, and the joy of life in the sunlit landscapes of the Riviera and the Apennines. She contrasts their authenticity against the more superficial portrayals often presented by tourism and art. As she embarks on her collection, she invites readers to witness their charming traditions, lively festivals, and the rich, colorful tapestry of their lives, setting the stage for the sketches that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Carr, Alice Vansittart Strettel, 1850-

Illustrator: Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886

EBook No.: 56763

Published: Mar 17, 2018

Downloads: 85

Language: English

Subject: Italy -- Description and travel

Subject: Italy -- Social life and customs

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 02009908

Title: North Italian Folk: Sketches of Town and Country Life

Note: Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "North Italian Folk: Sketches of Town and Country Life" by Mrs. Comyns Carr is a collection of sketches that captures the essence of rural and urban life in Northern Italy, written in the late 19th century. This work offers an intimate glimpse into the daily lives, customs, and festivities of the Italian people, focusing on the cultural richness that transcends the more commonly depicted historical and artistic lens through which Italy is often viewed. The beginning of the text presents a vivid preface from the author, outlining her intent to document the everyday experiences of the people who form the heart of Italy. Carr expresses her affection and respect for the folk she describes, emphasizing their simplicity, dignity, and the joy of life in the sunlit landscapes of the Riviera and the Apennines. She contrasts their authenticity against the more superficial portrayals often presented by tourism and art. As she embarks on her collection, she invites readers to witness their charming traditions, lively festivals, and the rich, colorful tapestry of their lives, setting the stage for the sketches that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Carr, Alice Vansittart Strettel, 1850-

Illustrator: Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886

EBook No.: 56763

Published: Mar 17, 2018

Downloads: 85

Language: English

Subject: Italy -- Description and travel

Subject: Italy -- Social life and customs

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.