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100 1 _aHalsey, Francis W.
_q(Francis Whiting),
_d1851-1919
245 1 0 _aSeeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 8 :
_bItaly, Sicily, and Greece, Part Two
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-08-16
508 _aProduced by Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 8" by Francis W. Halsey is a collection of travel writings and essays focusing on Italy, Sicily, and Greece, likely compiled in the early 20th century. This volume includes reflections and descriptions of various cities and landscapes from respected authors, capturing the distinct cultures, histories, and art of these regions. Each essay invites readers to explore the rich tapestry of European civilization through the eyes of famous writers, aiming to provide insights into both the past and present of these iconic locations. The opening portion of the text introduces several notable essays, including vivid portrayals of Genoa by Charles Dickens, the architectural grandeur of Milan's Cathedral by Hippolyte Adolphe Taine, and a discussion of Pisa's historical landmarks. Dickens describes the narrow, lively streets of Genoa, emphasizing the contrasting beauty and squalor that characterize the city. Taine’s essay on the Milan Cathedral marvels at its intricate Gothic architecture, portraying it as a monumental jewel. These diverse perspectives set the tone for a literary journey through celebrated cities, intertwining personal observation with historical context, showcasing the allure and complexity of Europe during this period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aItaly -- Description and travel
653 _aGreece -- Description and travel
653 _aSicily (Italy) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19061
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