02524cam a22003133u 4500 58902 UtSlPG 20260610134346.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DG Moore, John, 1729-1802 A View of Society and Manners in Italy, Volume 2 (of 2) : With Anecdotes Relating to some Eminent Characters Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-02-17 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A View of Society and Manners in Italy, Volume 2" by John Moore is a travel narrative and social commentary written in the late 18th century. The work offers insights into the culture, customs, and significant historical figures of Italy, particularly focusing on the observations made during the author’s travels. Through a series of letters, Moore reflects on various aspects of Italian society, including art, politics, and daily life, providing readers with a vivid picture of the sociocultural landscape of Italy in that period. The opening portion of the book explores Moore's admiration for Italian art, specifically the statues and busts from antiquity found in Rome. He expresses a preference for the representation of historical figures over deities, pondering the lasting impact of character over rank in terms of how future generations will perceive prominent individuals from history. He critiques specific statues like the Farnese Hercules, and highlights the emotional reactions elicited by famous works like the Laocoon and his sons, revealing both personal reflections and broader societal attitudes towards art and history. Moore's eloquent and thoughtful observations set the tone for a comprehensive exploration of Italian society through the eyes of an informed traveler. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Italy -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 Italy -- Social life and customs -- Early works to 1800 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58902 99728 99728