| Author |
De Amicis, Edmondo, 1846-1908 |
| LoC No. |
29002024
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| Uniform Title |
Cuore. Spanish
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| Title |
Corazón : (diario de un niño)
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| Original Publication |
Mexico: Secretaria de educación pública, 1925.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Andrés V. Galia, Santiago and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Corazón: (diario de un niño)" by Edmondo De Amicis is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book is a poignant reflection on childhood through the eyes of a young boy named Enrique as he navigates various experiences in school and life. It explores themes of friendship, compassion, patriotism, and the moral lessons imparted by teachers and family, making it a relatable read for both children and adults. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Enrique's transition back to school after summer vacation. The opening chapters depict his mixed emotions, from nostalgia for the carefree days spent in the countryside to his anxiety about the new school year and his new teacher, Mr. Perbono. As Enrique interacts with his classmates—each with distinct traits and backgrounds—he experiences lessons in kindness, courage, and respect for others, setting the stage for more profound moral reflections throughout his academic journey. The opening serves to establish a sense of community and the value of education in shaping character, which is central to the book's ongoing themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Spanish |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Italy -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Diaries -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Family life -- Italy -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73486 |
| Release Date |
Apr 28, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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