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_aSmith, Francis Hopkinson, _d1838-1915 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Parthenon By Way Of Papendrecht |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-12-03 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"The Parthenon By Way Of Papendrecht" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a travel narrative and artistic reflection written in the early 20th century. This book explores the journey of an artist as he travels through picturesque locales in England, Holland, and Greece, particularly focusing on the Parthenon and the experiences that inspire him as a painter. The narrative combines elements of personal memoir with rich descriptions of landscapes and culture, making it a contemplative exploration of art and the human experience. In the book, the narrator recounts his encounters with life along the Thames River, highlighting his interactions with a boatman named William and later with his guide, Vlassopoulos, in Athens. He describes the beauty of the natural scenery and the historical significance of the Parthenon, emphasizing how these experiences evoke deep feelings of reverence and humility in him. As he immerses himself in painting the Parthenon, the artist grapples with themes of social class and the timelessness of beauty, contrasting the lives of ordinary people with nobility, and expressing a longing for authentic experiences over modernity. Ultimately, the narrative reflects on the relationship between nature, artistry, and the profound impact of historical sites on the human spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aTravel -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aArtists -- Fiction | ||
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