L'Argentina vista come è

Name: L'Argentina vista come è
Author: Luigi Barzini

By Luigi Barzini

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A series of eyewitness letters offers a panoramic portrait of Argentine life seen through Italian emigration, combining reportage and social analysis. Urban chapters describe Buenos Aires's mix of ostentatious wealth and widespread poverty and outline how governance, the courts, police and army influence daily realities. Rural sections explore estancia routines, peons, medieri, colonists and the place of immigrant labor in agricultural development. The author examines the causes and effects of mass emigration, documents abuses and commercial exploitation, assesses the condition of emigrants and their children, and raises questions about remedies and the responsibilities of the homeland.

About the Author

Luigi Barzini

Luigi Barzini was an Italian journalist and author known for his travel writing and insightful observations of various cultures. His notable works include "The Little Match Man," which reflects his keen eye for detail and storytelling ability. Barzini's writings often explore themes of adventure and the human experience, as seen in his accounts of journeys such as the ambitious automobile race from Peking to Paris. His contributions to literature provide readers with a unique perspective on the world during the early 20th century, blending personal narrative with broader cultural commentary.