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100 1 _aCouperus, Louis,
_d1863-1923
245 1 0 _aReis-impressies
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-11-12
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/
520 _a"Reis-impressies" by Louis Couperus is a collection of travel impressions written in the late 19th century. The work captures the essence of various locations, particularly in Italy, with a focus on art, culture, and the experiences of travelers through intimate and descriptive prose. The narrative does not center on a single character, but rather conveys the collective experience of exploration and observation. The beginning of the collection unfolds with a detailed description of an artwork, "The Annunciation" by Simone Martini and Lippo Memmi, that resides in the Uffizi Gallery. Couperus vividly portrays the painting's divine scene, including the angel conveying a holy message to the Virgin Mary, emphasizing the ethereal qualities of light and emotion present in the artwork. He transitions seamlessly to a depiction of Rome and its lively atmosphere, highlighting the bustling life around the Pincio and the charming dynamic of its street vendors and models. This opening not only establishes the aesthetic lens through which Couperus views the world but also immerses the reader in the vibrant tapestry of Italian life and artistry that runs throughout his travel narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aItaly -- Description and travel
653 _aGreece -- Description and travel
653 _aCouperus, Louis, 1863-1923 -- Travel -- Italy
653 _aCouperus, Louis, 1863-1923 -- Travel -- Greece
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27241
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