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100 1 _aHawthorne, Nathaniel,
_d1804-1864
245 1 0 _aPassages from the French and Italian Notebooks, Volume 2.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-04-01
508 _aProduced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger
520 _a"Passages from the French and Italian Notebooks, Volume 2" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a travel narrative composed during the mid-19th century. This volume of the notebooks explores Hawthorne's observations and reflections while he travels through European art and culture, particularly in Italy and France. The author delves into the impact of classical artworks and encounters with notable figures, while reflecting on the intersection of beauty, emotion, and the human experience. The opening of the text reveals Hawthorne visiting the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, a significant repository of art, where he immerses himself in the grand collection of paintings and sculptures. Here, he provides a detailed account of various masterpieces, including his impressions of the Venus de' Medici and the busts of Roman emperors, contrasting their artistic merits and emotional resonance. He also describes his social interactions with friends and fellow poets, like Robert Browning, which illuminate the personal relationships behind the cultural observations. Hawthorne's rich descriptions and contemplative tone create an engaging atmosphere, inviting readers into his world of artistic exploration and intimate reflection on life and beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aItaly -- Description and travel
653 _aFrance -- Description and travel
653 _aHawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Diaries
653 _aHawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Travel -- France
653 _aHawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Travel -- Italy
653 _aNovelists, American -- 19th century -- Diaries
653 _aAmericans -- Europe -- History -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7880
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