| Author |
Wharton, Anne Hollingsworth, 1845-1928 |
| LoC No. |
06041526
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| Title |
Italian Days and Ways
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
La Superba in the clouds -- Along the Riviera -- Captured by a cabman -- An exciting drive -- Bella Roma -- A poet's corner -- Antiquities and orange-blossoms -- Via Appia -- Tu es Petrus -- Vale Roma -- Short journeys -- An Umbrian idyl -- A Sunday in Assisi -- The City of Flowers -- An earthly Paradise -- Fiesole -- Haps and Happenings -- Angela's letter.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Ann Jury, Melissa McDaniel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Italian Days and Ways" by Anne Hollingsworth Wharton is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's journey through Italy, offering insights into the culture, landscapes, and social life as she explores various cities alongside her companions, Zelphine and Angela. The narrative is enriched with illustrations, reflecting both the beauty of the country and the experiences of the trio. The opening portion of the work introduces the reader to the author's first impressions of Genoa, enveloped in gloomy, rainy weather. As she and her companions navigate the narrow, winding streets of the city, they encounter vibrant local life and engage with its colorful inhabitants, providing a lively account of their interactions. Wharton depicts the character dynamics within the group, highlighting the individual traits of each woman, such as Zelphine's encyclopedic knowledge and Angela's practicality. The atmosphere of Genoa is vividly rendered, as well as the trio’s emotional ups and downs in response to the challenges of travel and their homesickness, setting the stage for the unfolding journey through Italy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
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| Subject |
Italy -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
44418 |
| Release Date |
Dec 13, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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