College Friends

College Friends is a novel written by Italian author Edmondo De Amicis. The story revolves around a group of young college students who become close friends during their time at university. The main character, Enrico Bottini, is a shy and introverted student who struggles to fit in with his classmates. However, he eventually becomes friends with a group of outgoing and charismatic students, including the popular and charming Gerolamo Garoni.As the story progresses, the group of friends navigates the challenges of college life, including academic pressure, romantic relationships, and personal struggles. They also explore the city of Turin, where their university is located, and discover its rich history and cultural heritage.Throughout the novel, De Amicis explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the importance of human connection. He also touches on issues such as social class, gender roles, and the changing political landscape of Italy in the late 19th century.College Friends is a timeless coming-of-age story that captures the joys and struggles of young adulthood. It has been praised for its vivid characters, engaging plot, and insightful commentary on Italian society and culture.""It is all a dream!""--I answer, with my eyes still upon that far-off light, and the great cry of a man who sees a ghost in his path, No! Ah, at such moments, what matters it that I must grow old and die? I toil, I wait, I believe!This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.