Christ In Italy: Being The Adventures Of A Maverick Among Masterpieces (1912)

By Mary Hunter Austin

Book Overview

""Christ In Italy: Being The Adventures Of A Maverick Among Masterpieces"" is a travelogue written by American author Mary Hunter Austin, first published in 1912. The book chronicles Austin's travels throughout Italy, where she explores the country's art, architecture, and culture. Austin's unique perspective as a ""maverick"" is evident throughout the book, as she takes a critical and often humorous approach to her experiences. She provides a detailed account of her encounters with various works of art, including Michelangelo's David and the Sistine Chapel, as well as her interactions with Italian locals. The book's title refers to Austin's spiritual journey as she searches for the presence of Christ in the art and culture of Italy. She reflects on the religious significance of the artwork she encounters and the role of faith in Italian society. Overall, ""Christ In Italy"" is a fascinating account of one woman's exploration of Italy's rich cultural heritage, and her personal search for meaning and spirituality within it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164603841
• ISBN13: 9781164603849
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"