Isbn: 9781332386437 - crestomazia italiana: a collection of selected pieces in italian prose; designed as a class (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of selected prose writings from the most prominent Italian authors from the 19th century. It brings together excerpts from some of the most famous Italian novels such as "The Betrothed" by Alessandro Manzoni, "The Charterhouse of Parma" by Stendhal, and many other masterpieces by famous writers like Carlo Bini and Massimo D'Azeglio. These authors are considered masters of purity of language and style, but the author of this collection argues that subjects they wrote about are not the best to inspire empathy and interest in young readers, especially young American minds, thus presenting to the reader an alternative collection of works by later Italian authors. Their writings are influenced by existing principles relative to social improvement, and by a philosophical criticism that is far superior to that of the ancients. The texts offer more depth of thought, freshness, and vigor of style, and their tone and spirit are more in accordance with the opinions and taste of the present day. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…