The Englishwoman in Italy by Mrs. G. Gretton
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| Author | Gretton, G., Mrs. |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Englishwoman in Italy Impressions of life in the Roman states and Sardinia, during a ten years' residence |
| Note | Reading ease score: 46.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "The Englishwoman in Italy" by Mrs. G. Gretton is a travel memoir written in the mid-19th century. The narrative chronicles the author's experiences and observations during her ten-year residence in the Roman States and Sardinia, providing a unique lens into Italian life, culture, and society during that era. Through her fresh perspective, the book explores the contrasts between Italian customs and her own English upbringing. At the start of the memoir, the author relates her journey from Florence to Ancona, detailing her initial impressions and the hospitality extended by her uncle's family. She describes the quaintness of travel by vettura, the rustic accommodations in the Apennines, and the somber atmosphere of towns along the route, underscored by social decay under Austrian rule. As she arrives in Ancona, she is drawn to its picturesque beauty but also becomes aware of the complex social dynamics that define its inhabitants, including their formal etiquettes and societal expectations. The opening effectively sets the tone for an exploration of the contrasts between the author's expectations and the realities of life in Italy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Italy -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57808 |
| Release Date | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 77 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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