This edition had all images removed.
Title:
Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Complete
Series I, II, and III
Note: Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Turgut Dincer, Ted Garvin, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece" by John Addington Symonds is a collection of travel essays written in the late 19th century. The work captures the author's reflections on his journeys through Italy and Greece, exploring not only the landscapes but also the cultural and historical contexts surrounding them. Symonds presents a deep appreciation for nature, particularly the Alps, and examines the evolution of humans' relationship with mountainous regions throughout history. The opening of the work begins with a vivid description of the arrival into Switzerland after a long journey, highlighting the transformative effect of the landscape. Symonds reflects on the enchanting allure of the Alps, contrasting it with the classical disdain for mountains expressed by ancient Greek and Roman poets. He ponders the cultural shifts that have led to a newfound love for nature and mountains, attributing it to the changes in society during the 18th and 19th centuries. This initial exploration sets the tone for a broader examination of travel, the appreciation of natural beauty, and the historical context of the places he visits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Symonds, John Addington, 1840-1893
EBook No.: 18893
Published: Jul 22, 2006
Downloads: 193
Language: English
Subject: Italy -- Description and travel
Subject: Greece -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Complete
Series I, II, and III
Note: Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Turgut Dincer, Ted Garvin, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece" by John Addington Symonds is a collection of travel essays written in the late 19th century. The work captures the author's reflections on his journeys through Italy and Greece, exploring not only the landscapes but also the cultural and historical contexts surrounding them. Symonds presents a deep appreciation for nature, particularly the Alps, and examines the evolution of humans' relationship with mountainous regions throughout history. The opening of the work begins with a vivid description of the arrival into Switzerland after a long journey, highlighting the transformative effect of the landscape. Symonds reflects on the enchanting allure of the Alps, contrasting it with the classical disdain for mountains expressed by ancient Greek and Roman poets. He ponders the cultural shifts that have led to a newfound love for nature and mountains, attributing it to the changes in society during the 18th and 19th centuries. This initial exploration sets the tone for a broader examination of travel, the appreciation of natural beauty, and the historical context of the places he visits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Symonds, John Addington, 1840-1893
EBook No.: 18893
Published: Jul 22, 2006
Downloads: 193
Language: English
Subject: Italy -- Description and travel
Subject: Greece -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.