02171cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000490012624500160017526400510019130000470024233600260028933700260031533800360034150000310037750801050040852012030051353400450171665300360176185600430179799900170184045742UtSlPG20260610134041.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a18017412  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBenson, E. F.q(Edward Frederic),d1867-194010aUp and Down 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-05-24  aProduced by Clare Graham & Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)  a"Up and Down" by E. F. Benson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the picturesque setting of Italy, offering a rich tapestry of themes centered around identity, home, and the complexity of human relationships. The main character, a reflective narrator who cherishes his connection to Italy, recounts his experiences and observations about love, culture, and social dynamics.  The opening portion of the book establishes the narrator's deep nostalgia for Italy, triggered by the sights and sounds of the landscape as he arrives. He introduces Francis, a wise and unconventional friend who has chosen to live in Italy rather than conform to societal norms back in England. Through vivid descriptions of their idyllic surroundings, including the charming Villa Tiberiana, the flourishing garden, and humorous social interactions, the foundation for a leisurely and contemplative narrative is laid. As the story progresses, we glimpse into the lives of various local characters, hinting at the themes of community, tradition, and the life lessons learned amid the serene, sun-drenched atmosphere of their Italian island home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45742  c86581d86581