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_aWharton, Edith, _d1862-1937 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aItalian Backgrounds |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2017-06-19 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aAn Alpine posting-inn -- A midsummer week's dream -- The sanctuaries of the Pennine Alps -- What the hermits saw -- A Tuscan shrine -- Sub umbra liliorum, an impression of Parma -- March in Italy -- Picturesque Milan -- Italian backgrounds. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by Mary Glenn Krause, MFR, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Italian Backgrounds" by Edith Wharton is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work presents a detailed exploration of Italy's landscapes, architecture, and cultural nuances, showcasing Wharton's keen observations and reflections on her experiences in various Italian locales. The author captures the contrasts between the picturesque qualities of the Swiss Alps and the rich, passionate beauty of Italy, revealing her deep appreciation for the Italian way of life. The opening of the text embarks on a journey through the Swiss village of Splügen, emphasizing the transition from the meticulously maintained and picturesque landscapes of Switzerland to the more chaotic and human-influenced beauty of Italy. Wharton describes the daily life in Splügen, detailing its agricultural practices and the interactions among villagers. She expertly sets the stage for an impending journey into Italy, portraying the quiet allure and comfort of the alpine village while hinting at the overwhelming pull of the Italian landscape and culture just beyond the pass. This initial exploration not only establishes the geographical focus of the essays but also highlights Wharton's nuanced understanding of the interplay between nature and human expression in shaping cultural identities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aItaly -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aArt -- Italy | ||
| 653 | _aWharton, Edith, 1862-1937 -- Travel -- Italy | ||
| 653 | _aAmericans -- Italy | ||
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_aPeixotto, Ernest C., _d1869-1940 |
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