"Love's Education

Author: Amico
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: The School for the Heart (also translated as The Gospel According to the Children) consists of one hundred articles in total, including the diary entries of the protagonist, Enrico, during a school year, inspirational essays written by his parents, and thought-provoking short stories read by his teacher in class. "Love" runs through every chapter, encompassing both the love of the greater self—such as for the nation, ethnicity, and society—and the love of the smaller self—such as for parents, teachers, and friends. It is deeply moving and touching, embodying the author's beautiful aspirations for an ideal world. This book has been translated into multiple languages and has been widely circulated, earning it the status of a classic.