Howells, William Dean 1837-1920 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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 Original publication data not identified Italy -- Description and travel DG Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14276 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14276 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133333.0 14276