02576cam a22003733u 4500 7880 UtSlPG 20260610133214.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 Passages from the French and Italian Notebooks, Volume 2. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-04-01 Produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger "Passages from the French and Italian Notebooks, Volume 2" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a travel narrative composed during the mid-19th century. This volume of the notebooks explores Hawthorne's observations and reflections while he travels through European art and culture, particularly in Italy and France. The author delves into the impact of classical artworks and encounters with notable figures, while reflecting on the intersection of beauty, emotion, and the human experience. The opening of the text reveals Hawthorne visiting the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, a significant repository of art, where he immerses himself in the grand collection of paintings and sculptures. Here, he provides a detailed account of various masterpieces, including his impressions of the Venus de' Medici and the busts of Roman emperors, contrasting their artistic merits and emotional resonance. He also describes his social interactions with friends and fellow poets, like Robert Browning, which illuminate the personal relationships behind the cultural observations. Hawthorne's rich descriptions and contemplative tone create an engaging atmosphere, inviting readers into his world of artistic exploration and intimate reflection on life and beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Italy -- Description and travel France -- Description and travel Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Diaries Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Travel -- France Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Travel -- Italy Novelists, American -- 19th century -- Diaries Americans -- Europe -- History -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7880 49865 49865