Holland

De Amicis, Edmondo, 1846-1908Project Gutenberg · United StatesMar 2023

3.5

Word count: 707K words
Chapters: 71

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Olanda by Edmondo De AmicisAuthor: De Amicis, Edmondo, 1846-1908,Language: Italian, Class: DJ: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands, Release Date: Aug 30, 2009

Editor's review

This is a Dutch travelogue written in Italian by the Italian author Edmondo De Amicis, a historical work released free of charge through Project Gutenberg. In prose, the author records what he saw and heard in the Netherlands, combining the readability of travel literature with the value as historical material for observing nineteenth-century European society. For Chinese readers, its significance lies not in being a guidebook but in seeing the waterways, towns and daily life of the Low Countries through an Italian writer's eyes and sensing the style of European travel writing of that era. The original Italian text is suitable as extensive reading material for language learners, and its length and register make it easy to read in sections. It is best read as a cultural essay for slow reading rather than an information-dense guide; background knowledge of Dutch history will make it easier to appreciate the weight of the details.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in nineteenth-century European travel literature
Intermediate and advanced learners of Italian who wish to do extensive reading in the original
Researchers collecting material on Dutch history and the history of European travel writing
Readers who enjoy slow-paced cultural essays and do not seek practical guidebooks

Not a good fit for

Ordinary readers who do not know Italian and read only Chinese translations need to find a translation first
Travelers seeking the latest practical information on traveling in the Netherlands
Readers who prefer tightly plotted novels or fast-paced narratives

Reading tips

Read the table of contents and the opening first to grasp the author's itinerary framework, then read section by section.
Italian learners can read a short section each day and excerpt sentences describing towns and customs.
Read alongside a map of the Netherlands and locate places as you go to strengthen the sense of space and historical context.
After finishing, write a short review noting where the book differs from your previous impressions of the Netherlands.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

Project Gutenberg is a digital publishing project focused on public-domain ebooks. Its publishing direction centers on classic literary works whose copyright has expired, covering genres such as poetry, drama, fiction, and epic. Representative books include Lyrical Ballads by Wordsworth and Coleridge, Proust's Du côté de chez Swann, Shakespeare's Macbeth and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Homer's The Iliad, Dante's La Divina Comèdia: Purgatòri, Cervantes's The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, and Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. Its author resources consist mainly of classic Western writers such as Wordsworth, Proust, Shakespeare, Homer, Dante, Cervantes, Grahame, and Tolstoy. Its publishing feature is the provision of freely accessible ebooks in EPUB and Kindle formats; it is not a traditional publisher, and publicly available information is limited.

FAQ

Is this book a travel guide to the Netherlands?

No. It is a travelogue by the nineteenth-century Italian writer De Amicis, recording observations and impressions in a literary style; it does not provide practical information such as transportation or accommodation, nor does it reflect the contemporary Netherlands. If you want to plan a trip, look for a modern guide; if you want cultural essays and historical observation, this is more suitable.

Can I read it without knowing Italian?

The original book is in Italian, and Project Gutenberg provides the electronic text in the original language. Readers who do not know Italian need to find a Chinese or other-language translation first, or use it as language-learning material with a dictionary. Reading the original directly is quite difficult for beginners; an intermediate or higher level of Italian is recommended before trying.

What should I note when using the electronic edition?

The book is released free of charge by Project Gutenberg as a public-domain ebook, and its format is convenient for reading in sections on an e-reader. Layout may differ between editions, so a version with a table of contents is recommended. When citing, check page numbers or chapters and pay attention to the terms of use for public-domain books.

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De Amicis, Edmondo, 1846-1908 Author

Edmondo De Amicis (1846-1908) was an Italian writer best known to Chinese readers for his children's book Cuore (often translated as The Heart), subtitled "An Italian Schoolboy's Journal." The library holds 19 of his works, including, besides Cuore, the travel books Morocco, Its People and Places, Spain, v. 1, Constantinople, v. 1, Constantinople, v. 2 and Holland, v. 1, as well as the military sketches La vita militare: bozzetti and the Finnish translation Sydän: Kirja nuorisolle. These works draw on school, family, army life and foreign travel, written in a warm, realistic style that stresses feeling and moral education; Cuore is the most widely read and has had a lasting influence among inspirational coming-of-age books. Public information on his life dates and nationality is limited, so such details are omitted here.