Heart: A Schoolboy's Journal (1922) Hardback - 2008

Heart: A Schoolboy's Journal is a novel written by Italian author Edmondo De Amicis in 1886. The book is presented as the diary of a young boy named Enrico Bottini, who attends a school in Turin, Italy. The diary chronicles the experiences of Enrico and his classmates over the course of a school year, including their relationships with each other, their teachers, and their families. The novel covers a wide range of topics, including patriotism, social justice, and the importance of education. Enrico and his classmates learn about the history of Italy and the struggles of the Italian people, which instills a sense of pride and patriotism in them. The book also addresses issues of poverty and inequality, as Enrico and his classmates encounter people from all walks of life, including the poor and the disabled. Throughout the book, Enrico learns important life lessons about honesty, courage, and kindness. He also experiences the ups and downs of adolescence, including first love and the challenges of growing up. Heart: A Schoolboy's Journal has been translated into numerous languages and is considered a classic of Italian literature. It is a timeless coming-of-age story that explores universal themes of friendship, loyalty, and the pursuit of knowledge.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.