Italian Journeys by William Dean Howells
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About this eBook
| Author | Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920 |
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| Title | Italian Journeys |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Etext produced by Ted Garvin, Carla Kruger and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Italian Journeys" by William Dean Howells is a travelogue written in the late 19th century, capturing the author's experiences and reflections during his travels through Italy. The book provides a vivid portrayal of Italian culture, society, and landscapes while offering insights into the historical and artistic significance of the places visited. At the start of "Italian Journeys," Howells introduces his journey from Venice to Rome, detailing his unexpected adventures and encounters along the way. He reflects on the romanticized idea of travel versus the reality faced, characterized by delays and mishaps, such as taking longer routes and dealing with the idiosyncrasies of fellow travelers, including a Swiss family and a self-proclaimed honest man from Rovigo. The narrative hints at the contrasts between the picturesque beauty of Italy and the challenges of navigating its social interactions, setting the stage for a journey filled with both humorous and poignant reflections on travel and locale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Italy -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 14276 |
| Release Date | Dec 6, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 94 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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