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Uniform Title: Rico und Stineli. Finnish
Title: Pieni italialainen
Note: Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Pieni italialainen" by Johanna Spyri is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young boy named Riko, who is the son of an Italian man living in a secluded village in the Upper Engadine. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of nature and simple village life, exploring themes of childhood, friendship, and the search for identity and belonging. The opening of the book introduces the reader to a quiet village named Sils and paints a vivid image of Riko's humble home and his strong bond with his father, "the Italian." Their daily life is structured around the father's work and Riko's innocent explorations and interactions, especially with a girl named Stineli, who becomes his close friend. As the narrative progresses, Riko's fascination with music blooms, spurred by his father's singing and playing, epitomizing the tender moments of their family life. However, the tranquility is disrupted by a tragic event, setting the stage for Riko's journey of growth and self-discovery amidst loss and yearning for something beyond his immediate world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Spyri, Johanna, 1827-1901
Translator: Granfelt, Mandi, 1850-1926
EBook No.: 60843
Published: Dec 4, 2019
Downloads: 27
Language: Finnish
Subject: Italy -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Switzerland -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Rico und Stineli. Finnish
Title: Pieni italialainen
Note: Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Pieni italialainen" by Johanna Spyri is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young boy named Riko, who is the son of an Italian man living in a secluded village in the Upper Engadine. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of nature and simple village life, exploring themes of childhood, friendship, and the search for identity and belonging. The opening of the book introduces the reader to a quiet village named Sils and paints a vivid image of Riko's humble home and his strong bond with his father, "the Italian." Their daily life is structured around the father's work and Riko's innocent explorations and interactions, especially with a girl named Stineli, who becomes his close friend. As the narrative progresses, Riko's fascination with music blooms, spurred by his father's singing and playing, epitomizing the tender moments of their family life. However, the tranquility is disrupted by a tragic event, setting the stage for Riko's journey of growth and self-discovery amidst loss and yearning for something beyond his immediate world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Spyri, Johanna, 1827-1901
Translator: Granfelt, Mandi, 1850-1926
EBook No.: 60843
Published: Dec 4, 2019
Downloads: 27
Language: Finnish
Subject: Italy -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Switzerland -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.