TY  - BOOK
AU  - Howells,William Dean
TI  - Italian Journeys
AV  - DG 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Italy -- Description and travel
N1  - Release date is 2004-12-06; Etext produced by Ted Garvin, Carla Kruger and the PG Online Distributed
Proofreading Team

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N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14276
ER  -