Symonds, John Addington 1840-1893 creator Brown, Horatio Robert Forbes 1854-1926 text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, First Series" by John Addington Symonds is a collection of travel writings composed during the late 19th century. The work reflects the author’s experiences and observations while journeying through the culturally rich landscapes of Italy and Greece, exploring the aesthetic and spiritual connections humans can forge with nature and the historical significance of these regions. At the start of the collection, Symonds expresses a profound love for the Alps. He captures the transformative experience of traveling toward Switzerland, offering an evocative portrayal of the changing landscape from the monotonous French plains to the enchanting Swiss mountains. He muses on the historical disdain that classical cultures held toward mountainous regions, contrasting it with the contemporary appreciation for the beauty and freedom that the highlands provide. In this opening portion, Symonds dives into philosophical ponderings about the allure of nature, reflecting on how modern sensibilities perceive the mountains as symbols of freedom, individuality, and the divine—a tone that sets the stage for the overarching themes of appreciation for nature and cultural history that permeate the entire work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-02-08 Produced by Ted Garvin, Leonard Johnson and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Italy -- Description and travel Greece -- Description and travel DF DG Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14972 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14972 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133342.0 14972