
SYDÄN
EDMONDO DE AMICIS
SISÄLLYS:
TEKIJÄN ESIPUHE.
ENSIMMÄINEN KOULUPÄIVÄ.
OPETTAJAMME.
TAPATURMA.
TOVERINI.
JALOMIELISYYTTÄ.
ENSI LUOKAN OPETTAJATTARENI.
A lively diary unfolds through the eyes of a young Italian schoolboy, recording the bustle of his very first day in a bustling elementary classroom. He sketches the crowded hallway, the nervous chatter of families, and the colorful cast of teachers—one with bright red hair, another stern yet caring. The narration mixes humor with honest curiosity, turning ordinary moments like waiting for a seat or hearing a teacher’s nickname into vivid snapshots of early‑grade life.
Beyond the opening day, the book follows his small adventures and setbacks, from friendships forged in the playground to the nervous pride of earning a school prize. Through candid reflections on classmates, teachers, and the surrounding community, readers glimpse the universal mix of excitement and anxiety that accompanies growing up. The voice remains earnest and playful, offering a window into a bygone era while resonating with anyone who remembers the wonder of stepping into school for the first time.
Language
fi
Duration
~5 hours (293K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2017-01-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1846–1908
Best known for the beloved children’s classic Heart, this Italian writer brought warmth, patriotism, and everyday feeling to stories that reached generations of readers. He also wrote journalism, travel books, poetry, and fiction shaped by his wide curiosity about people and places.
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