| Author |
Cummins, Maria S. (Maria Susanna), 1827-1866 |
| Uniform Title |
The lamplighter. Italian
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| Title |
Il lampionaio
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 42.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Il lampionaio" by Maria S. Cummins is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on a young girl named Gertrude, who lives a life marked by poverty and neglect, and her longing for love and companionship. The narrative unfolds in a grim urban setting, emphasizing the stark contrast between her desolate existence and fleeting moments of solace brought by a kind lamp-lighter named Trueman Flint. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Gertrude, a lonely and underprivileged child reflecting the harsh realities of her life in an impoverished neighborhood. The opening depicts her watching the lamp-lighter as he goes about his nightly work, showcasing her sense of wonder amidst her suffering. After a series of unfortunate events, she is thrown out of her only home and taken in by Trueman Flint, who becomes both a protector and father figure. The beginning sets the tone for the story, exploring themes of resilience, kindness, and the search for belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Orphans -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Christian life -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Courtship -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Child abuse -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Success -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Poverty -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Kindness -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Blind children -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Social status -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Diligence -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
54787 |
| Release Date |
May 26, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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