Italian Journeys: Collection Of British Authors Tauchnitz Edition

By William Dean Howells

Book Overview

Italian Journeys is a collection of travel essays written by William Dean Howells, an American writer and literary critic, who traveled extensively in Italy during the late 19th century. The book is part of the Tauchnitz Edition, a series of English-language books published in continental Europe for the British market. The essays in Italian Journeys offer a vivid and detailed account of Howells' experiences in Italy, from his first impressions of Rome to his travels through Tuscany, Venice, and Naples. He writes about the art, architecture, and history of the places he visits, as well as the people he meets along the way. In addition to his observations on Italian culture and society, Howells also reflects on his own identity as an American abroad, and the challenges and rewards of traveling in a foreign country. His writing is characterized by a keen eye for detail, a deep appreciation for beauty and art, and a wry sense of humor. Overall, Italian Journeys is a fascinating and insightful account of one writer's journey through Italy, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in travel writing, Italian culture, or the history of European travel.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: 1163107670
• ISBN13: 9781163107676
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"