Sydän: Kirja nuorisolle

Name: Sydän: Kirja nuorisolle
Author: Edmondo De Amicis

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About This Book

A young schoolboy records a single academic year in a primary classroom, combining diary entries with short tales and reports of classmates and family. Daily school scenes and teacherly instruction frame episodes that highlight kindness, self-sacrifice, courage in adversity, illness, poverty, and community solidarity. Interlaced are moral exemplars, classroom competitions, and accounts of public events that cultivate patriotic feeling and social responsibility. The year closes with examinations and emotional farewells, emphasizing education's role in shaping character.

About the Author

Edmondo De Amicis

Edmondo De Amicis was an Italian author and journalist, best known for his vivid travel writings and children's literature. Born in 1846, he gained prominence with his book "Cuore (Heart): An Italian Schoolboy's Journal," which reflects on the moral and social values of Italian youth. De Amicis's works often explore themes of patriotism and cultural identity, as seen in his travel narratives such as "Constantinople" and "Morocco, Its People and Places." His literary contributions have left a lasting impact on Italian literature, particularly in the realm of educational and moral storytelling.

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