Roman Holidays, and Others by William Dean Howells

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Author Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920
Title Roman Holidays, and Others
Note Reading ease score: 49.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents Up and down Madeira -- Two up-town blocks in Spain -- Ashore at Genoa -- Naples and her joyful noise -- Pompeii revisited -- Roman holidays -- A week at Leghorn -- Over at Pisa -- Back at Genoa -- Eden after the fall.
Credits Produced by Eric Eldred, and David Widger
Summary "Roman Holidays and Others" by William Dean Howells is a collection of travel narratives written during the early 20th century. The work presents a series of vignettes of the author's experiences and observations while traveling through various locations in Italy and its surroundings, offering insights into the cultures, landscapes, and local practices. The opening portion of the book transports readers to Madeira, where the author beautifully captures the island's breathtaking landscapes, combining poetic imagery with personal reflections. Howells describes the ship's arrival in Funchal with vivid descriptions of the scenery, the people uponlanding, and a sense of nostalgic connection to the Latin culture he encounters. His observations extend to the diverse flora, local customs, and interactions with the ship's crew and island inhabitants, establishing a rich tableau of the sights and experiences that characterize his travels. Overall, the beginning sets the tone for a detailed exploration of European locations, blending appreciation for beauty with reflective commentary on culture and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Subject Italy -- Description and travel
Subject Rome (Italy) -- Description and travel
Category Text
EBook-No. 7422
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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