| Author |
Hutton, Laurence, 1843-1904 |
| LoC No. |
04016661
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| Title |
Literary Landmarks of Venice
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, deaurider and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Literary Landmarks of Venice" by Laurence Hutton is a travel literature guide written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a historical account, exploring the connection between various literary figures and their experiences in Venice, thereby illustrating how this unique city has influenced many writers and poets throughout history. Hutton takes readers on a journey through the city, revealing the literary significance of different locations, as well as anecdotes about notable authors associated with Venice. In the book, Hutton examines the lives of numerous literary figures who spent time in Venice, including Lord Byron, Robert Browning, and Petrarch, to highlight the indelible mark the city has left on their works. The author organizes the text around specific locations of interest, such as Byron's lodgings and the sites associated with Shakespeare's "Othello," providing rich historical context and whimsical storytelling. By tracking both the physical and narrative footprints left by these literary giants in Venice, Hutton offers an engaging celebration of the city's artistic legacy, inviting readers to appreciate the intersections of geography, literature, and history in this enchanting locale. (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 |
Venice (Italy) -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
56530 |
| Release Date |
Feb 9, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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