Verso la cuna del mondo: Lettere dall'India by Guido Gozzano
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"Verso la cuna del mondo: Lettere dall'India" by Guido Gozzano is a collection of letters written during the early 20th century. This work presents the author's reflections and observations during his travels through India, capturing the complexities of his experiences and emotions in a foreign land. The letters provide insightful commentary on both the exotic nature of India and the deep-seated personal struggle of the author, who is searching for himself amidst
the vivid cultural tapestry he encounters. At the start of the text, the reader is introduced to Gozzano's reflections and musings following his journey to India. He grapples with his expectations versus the reality he encounters, feeling out of place in a land rich with history and vibrant life. There’s also a poignant sense of nostalgia and introspection as he reflects on his past and the transient nature of existence. He expresses a desire for peace and understanding while revealing his artistic sensibilities, capturing the contrasts of beauty and decay inherent in the Indian landscape. Overall, the opening unfolds a lyrical exploration of identity, cultural dissonance, and the deep impressions that travel leaves on the soul. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gozzano, Guido, 1883-1916 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Borgese, Giuseppe Antonio, 1882-1952 |
| Title | Verso la cuna del mondo: Lettere dall'India |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 37.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | India -- Description and travel |
| Subject | India -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50996 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-50996-9 |
| Release Date | Jan 22, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 481 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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