02027cam a22003013u 4500 14276 UtSlPG 20260610133333.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DG Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920 Italian Journeys Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-12-06 Etext produced by Ted Garvin, Carla Kruger and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger "Italian Journeys" by William Dean Howells is a travelogue written in the late 19th century, capturing the author's experiences and reflections during his travels through Italy. The book provides a vivid portrayal of Italian culture, society, and landscapes while offering insights into the historical and artistic significance of the places visited. At the start of "Italian Journeys," Howells introduces his journey from Venice to Rome, detailing his unexpected adventures and encounters along the way. He reflects on the romanticized idea of travel versus the reality faced, characterized by delays and mishaps, such as taking longer routes and dealing with the idiosyncrasies of fellow travelers, including a Swiss family and a self-proclaimed honest man from Rovigo. The narrative hints at the contrasts between the picturesque beauty of Italy and the challenges of navigating its social interactions, setting the stage for a journey filled with both humorous and poignant reflections on travel and locale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Italy -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14276 55664 55664