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Before the reader proceeds further, I will warn him, that he will not find my robbers such romantic, gene rous characters, as those that occasionally figure in the fields of fiction. He will meet with men strangers to that virtuous violence of robbing the rich to give to the poor. They give to the poor indeed, but it is as spies and instruments of their own crimes, or at least in order to induce the poor to remain passive while they carry on their work of depredation against the rich. It could scarcely be deemed great liberality in men, who, fresh from the easy plunder of a treasure, should scatter a few dollars among the needy peasantry, but even these few dollars are given from motives directly selfish. I shall have one touching trait to offer of a robber of the Abruzzi, who respected the person and property not only of a poet but of the poet's companions, who fell into his hands but among Italian banditti, I never could hear of a Robin Hood, and still less of a refined metaphysical Robber Moor, that high-minded, romantic hero, of Schiller, who is driven to bold villainy by the paltry, covert vices of society.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the world of Italian brigands and robbers, recounting their exploits, motivations, and the impact they had on the social and political landscape of their time. The author draws on historical accounts, personal narratives, and contemporary sources to provide a comprehensive view of this fascinating subject. The stories range from the legendary adventures of Marco Sciarra, the "King of the Open Country," to the more brutal exploits of bandits like Passo di Lupo. Through these tales, the book explores the themes of love, honor, and revenge that shaped the lives of these outlaws, as well as the broader context of foreign occupation, poverty, and political upheaval that fueled their rise. The author's insights shed light on the complex and often contradictory nature of brigandage, offering a nuanced understanding of these enigmatic figures and their role in Italian history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331607854_0
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