Il libro di Don Chisciotte by Edoardo Scarfoglio
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| Author | Scarfoglio, Edoardo, 1860-1917 |
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| Title | Il libro di Don Chisciotte |
| Note | Reading ease score: 33.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Il libro di Don Chisciotte" by Edoardo Scarfoglio is a literary work written in the late 19th century. The text appears to explore themes of literature and criticism through the lens of the iconic character Don Quixote, using him as a metaphor for the state of contemporary literary artistry in Italy. Scarfoglio, drawing inspiration from Cervantes' classic, likely seeks to challenge prevailing notions of literary merit and artistic identity. The opening of the book establishes a reflective tone, with the author recounting his return to Rome and subsequent reception by his peers, who mock his critical interpretations of Italian literature. He likens his struggle against the literary establishment to Don Quixote's battles against windmills, suggesting both a sense of idealism and absurdity in his pursuits. Scarfoglio articulates a passionate plea for a renaissance in Italian literature, advocating for a deeper understanding of artistic heritage and a rejection of superficial trends, all while adopting the role of a crusader for artistic integrity akin to Cervantes' beloved knight. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Italian literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46914 |
| Release Date | Sep 20, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 82 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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