The Flying Spy by Camillo De Carlo
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About this eBook
| Author | De Carlo, Camillo |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Guglielmotti, Emilio |
| Translator | Sermolino, Maria |
| LoC No. | 19013617 |
| Title | The Flying Spy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "The Flying Spy" by Camillo De Carlo is a novel written in the early 20th century. This gripping narrative delves into the experiences of a protagonist who serves as an aviator in the Italian Army during World War I, specifically amidst the turmoil of the Italian front against Austro-Hungarian forces. The story follows his courageous attempts to gather intelligence behind enemy lines while navigating the fires of war, making it a compelling tale of bravery, patriotism, and the human impact of warfare. At the start of the book, the author introduces us to the trenches of the Third Army, which is situated at the outskirts of Venice during January 1918. The narrative captures the mental and emotional hardships faced by the soldiers as they endure the harsh realities of war, their retreat, and the oppressive presence of enemies in their homeland. The protagonist reflects on his own fears and doubts but ultimately finds a renewed sense of purpose, culminating in a mission proposed by a superior officer to infiltrate enemy lines for intelligence gathering. This opening section sets the tone for a story that will likely intertwine personal narratives with broader themes of conflict, resilience, and the fight for one's homeland. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Italian |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46567 |
| Release Date | Aug 12, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 84 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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