Rambles in Germany and Italy in 1840, 1842, and 1843, vol. 1 of 2 by Shelley

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Author Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851
Title Rambles in Germany and Italy in 1840, 1842, and 1843, vol. 1 of 2
Original Publication United Kingdom: Edward Moxon, 1844.
Credits Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "Rambles in Germany and Italy in 1840, 1842, and 1843" by Mrs. Shelley is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. This work consists of personal letters documenting the author's journeys through various regions, particularly focusing on her experiences in Italy and Germany during the period specified in the title. The narrative likely combines both picturesque descriptions of landscapes and insightful reflections on the culture, politics, and people encountered along the way. The beginning of the book introduces readers to Mrs. Shelley's intentions for her travels, sharing her excitement about revisiting Italy after years of absence marked by loss and solitude. She sets off with her son and friends to explore beautiful locales such as the Lake of Como, reflecting on the contrast between her present life and the memories of happiness from her past. The early letters also reveal her observations on the varied landscapes and rich cultural experiences throughout France and Germany, highlighting her nuanced understanding of the Italian spirit and its historical burdens. The narrative captures the joy of travel while also delving into deeper themes of memory, identity, and national character, even as Mrs. Shelley grapples with her health and inner turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Italy -- Description and travel
Subject Germany -- Description and travel
Subject Authors, English -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject British -- Europe -- History -- 19th century
Subject Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851 -- Travel -- Italy
Subject Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851 -- Travel -- Germany
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EBook-No. 74280
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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