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100 1 _aSymonds, John Addington,
_d1840-1893
245 1 0 _aSketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Complete :
_bSeries I, II, and III
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
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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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-07-22
508 _aTurgut Dincer, Ted Garvin, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece" by John Addington Symonds is a collection of travel essays written in the late 19th century. The work captures the author's reflections on his journeys through Italy and Greece, exploring not only the landscapes but also the cultural and historical contexts surrounding them. Symonds presents a deep appreciation for nature, particularly the Alps, and examines the evolution of humans' relationship with mountainous regions throughout history. The opening of the work begins with a vivid description of the arrival into Switzerland after a long journey, highlighting the transformative effect of the landscape. Symonds reflects on the enchanting allure of the Alps, contrasting it with the classical disdain for mountains expressed by ancient Greek and Roman poets. He ponders the cultural shifts that have led to a newfound love for nature and mountains, attributing it to the changes in society during the 18th and 19th centuries. This initial exploration sets the tone for a broader examination of travel, the appreciation of natural beauty, and the historical context of the places he visits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aItaly -- Description and travel
653 _aGreece -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18893
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