02446cam a22003493u 4500001000400000003000700004005001700011006000200028007000500030008004100035040001100076041001700087050000700104100003300111245002400144264005100168300004700219336002600266337002600292338003600318500008600354500003100440508007400471520127900545534004501824653003601869653005201905653005101957700003002008856004102038999001702079650UtSlPG20260610133034.0mcr n260607r1996||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDG1 aDickens, Charles,d1812-187010aPictures from Italy 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1996  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pictures_from_Italy  aRelease date is 1996-09-01  aTranscribed from the 1913 Chapman & Hall, Ltd. edition by David Price  a"Pictures from Italy" by Charles Dickens is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. This engaging work chronicles Dickens's experiences and observations during a year-long stay in Italy, particularly focusing on cities like Genoa, Rome, and Lyons, as he explores the landscapes, cultures, and peculiarities of Italian life.   The opening of the book sets the tone for Dickens's reflections on his journey, providing a whimsical passport into Italy. He introduces the narrative as a blend of personal reminiscences and vivid descriptions, highlighting that his accounts are not intended to serve as a guidebook filled with historical or cultural critiques, but rather as colorful impressions penned while immersed in the local experiences. As he begins his travels, he depicts a lively scene of departure from Paris, showcasing the hustle and bustle of city life and detailing the quirky characteristics of those he encounters along the way, such as the humorously exaggerated postilions and the quaint towns they pass through. This blend of charm, satire, and keen observations invites readers into Dickens's view of Italy, setting the stage for a delightful exploration of the country’s landscapes and its people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aItaly -- Description and travel  aNovelists, English -- 19th century -- Biography  aDickens, Charles, 1812-1870 -- Travel -- Italy1 aStone, Marcus,d1840-192140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/650  c42771d42771