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100 1 _aWharton, Edith,
_d1862-1937
245 1 0 _aItalian Backgrounds
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aItaly -- Description and travel
653 _aArt -- Italy
653 _aWharton, Edith, 1862-1937 -- Travel -- Italy
653 _aAmericans -- Italy
700 1 _aPeixotto, Ernest C.,
_d1869-1940
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54932
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