Zio Filippo at summer camp
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The visit of Zio Filippo, who is the relative of the organizers of the summer camp, highlights the differences between Italian people who live in Italy and Italian people who have migrated to the United States. The Italians have grace and dignity, which is missing in the Italians, settled in the United States, even though they have many advantages.
Publication Name: New Letters
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0146-4930
Year: 2004
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Remembering two journeys
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An author who has spent much time in Italy describes the experience of beginning her first novel, "Umbertina," in Rome, Italy, during the 1960s. Topics include the author's family background, her ties to Italy, Jack Kerouac's visit to Rome at the time the author was there, and the intermingling of cultures that "Umbertina" and Kerouac represent.
Publication Name: New Letters
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0146-4930
Year: 2001
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On painting Don Quixote
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A comparison is drawn between Don Quixote who fulfilled his mission on earth and Sancho who had to face many hardships and was left restless with questions regarding reality. The painting of Don Quixote shows that he was a complete man whereas Sancho is shown as a person who needs someone to give him ideas and relies on the giver.
Publication Name: New Letters
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0146-4930
Year: 2004
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