Passages from the French and Italian Notebooks, Volume 2. by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Author Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864
Title Passages from the French and Italian Notebooks, Volume 2.
Note Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger
Summary "Passages from the French and Italian Notebooks, Volume 2" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a travel narrative composed during the mid-19th century. This volume of the notebooks explores Hawthorne's observations and reflections while he travels through European art and culture, particularly in Italy and France. The author delves into the impact of classical artworks and encounters with notable figures, while reflecting on the intersection of beauty, emotion, and the human experience. The opening of the text reveals Hawthorne visiting the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, a significant repository of art, where he immerses himself in the grand collection of paintings and sculptures. Here, he provides a detailed account of various masterpieces, including his impressions of the Venus de' Medici and the busts of Roman emperors, contrasting their artistic merits and emotional resonance. He also describes his social interactions with friends and fellow poets, like Robert Browning, which illuminate the personal relationships behind the cultural observations. Hawthorne's rich descriptions and contemplative tone create an engaging atmosphere, inviting readers into his world of artistic exploration and intimate reflection on life and beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Italy -- Description and travel
Subject France -- Description and travel
Subject Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Diaries
Subject Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Travel -- France
Subject Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Travel -- Italy
Subject Novelists, American -- 19th century -- Diaries
Subject Americans -- Europe -- History -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 7880
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 3, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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