This "classic" book by Edmondo De Amicis describes the life of an Italian school class a few years before 1900, as seen through the eyes of a boy, Enrico. Given that the book was published in 1886, and was later utilized for political propaganda by many governments, not only in Italy, there are some fascinating aspects to the book's history. The author explained how he was inspired to write it by his own son, Furio, and his love for school. Everything and everyone in "Cuore" is idealized - the book was meant to teach school kids the moral values and model behaviours of an idealized Italian citizen. Interesting fact: the book was taught in many Italian schools, and according to this book, the perfect kid is the one who sacrifices his own life for his nation and his King. Many Italians, when reading this book, comment "These were times when values still mattered!". A more precise statement, would be that "Cuore" reminds us of a time when things were much simpler than today, and, as a consequence, it was easier for everybody to point out the right and the wrong.
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Edmondo De Amicis ISBN:9788818030563 ISBN 10: 8818030566 Publication Date:01 January 2017 Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
