TY  - BOOK
AU  - Hawthorne,Nathaniel
TI  - Passages from the French and Italian Notebooks, Complete
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2005///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Italy -- Description and travel
KW  - France -- Description and travel
KW  - Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Diaries
KW  - Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Travel -- France
KW  - Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Travel -- Italy
KW  - Novelists, American -- 19th century -- Diaries
KW  - Americans -- Europe -- History -- 19th century
N1  - Release date is 2005-04-01; Produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Passages from the French and Italian Notebooks, Complete" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of travel writings composed in the mid-19th century. The book captures the author's observations and reflections during his journeys through France and Italy, providing insight into the cultural, architectural, and societal landscapes of the time. Hawthorne's narrative style is rich with detail, offering a glimpse into both his personal experiences and the broader context of European culture as he traverses various locales.  The opening of the text introduces readers to Hawthorne's travel from England to France, beginning with the chilly morning as he embarks on his journey to Paris. Descriptions of the dreary weather and the bustling streets of Boulogne set a somber tone, reflecting the author's discomfort and apprehension. As he arrives in Amiens, Hawthorne's detailed account of the cathedral and its contrasting beauty to the harsh surroundings draws attention to his keen eye for architectural details. His reflections incorporate encounters with local customs and challenges in communication while showcasing a mix of curiosity and cultural critique. Overall, the beginning serves as a foundation for his exploration of foreign lands, setting the stage for further musings on the art, architecture, and societal nuances he observes in his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7881
ER  -