02362cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000370011224500410014926400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034050000310037650801290040752013830053653400450191965300360196485600430200099900170204325855UtSlPG20260610133607.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD1 aGreene, John Richard,d1837-188310aStray Studies from England and Italy 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-06-20  aProduced by Barbara Tozier, Barbara Kosker, Bill Tozier
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https://www.pgdp.net  a"Stray Studies from England and Italy" by John Richard Greene is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The essays delve into various themes related to social issues, historical reflections, and personal observations in England and Italy. Greene's writings tackle topics ranging from poverty and the plight of the poor in East London to the idyllic scenery of the Italian Riviera, showcasing his keen observation of both societal challenges and the beauty of the world around him.  The opening portion of the text begins with a preface that acknowledges the source of the essays and outlines the inspiration behind them. Greene then introduces the life of Edward Denison, a compassionate man dedicated to easing the suffering of the poor in East London during the late 1860s. Through Denison's letters, the reader learns of his struggles and triumphs as he engages in social work amidst the harsh realities of poverty. Greene paints a vivid picture of Denison's unmaterialistic approach to philanthropy, emphasizing his belief in empowering the poor and fostering self-reliance rather than simply providing for their immediate needs. This sets the tone for Greene's examination of societal issues, revealing his deep concern for the poor and the transformative power of personal responsibility and communal effort. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aItaly -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25855  c66856d66856