Italia (1860)

By Théophile Gautier

Book Overview

Italia is a travelogue written by the French author, Theophile Gautier, in 1860. The book is a detailed account of his travels through Italy, describing the country's art, architecture, history, and culture. Gautier's writing style is vivid and poetic, and he captures the beauty of Italy in his descriptions of its landscapes, cities, and people. He visits famous landmarks such as the Colosseum in Rome, the canals of Venice, and the ruins of Pompeii, and provides historical context for each location. Gautier also writes about Italian art, particularly the works of Raphael, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci. Overall, Italia is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Italian history and culture.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: 1164926926
• ISBN13: 9781164926924
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"