Italy, the Magic Land by Lilian Whiting
Read now or download (free!)
| Choose how to read this book | Url | Size | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read online (web) | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/29658.html.images | 712 kB | ||||
| EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/29658.epub3.images | 5.7 MB |
Send
to kindle email: |
|||
| EPUB (older E-readers) | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/29658.epub.images | 5.7 MB | ||||
| EPUB (no images, older E-readers) | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/29658.epub.noimages | 319 kB | ||||
| Kindle | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/29658.kf8.images | 5.9 MB | ||||
| older Kindles | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/29658.kindle.images | 5.8 MB | ||||
| Plain Text UTF-8 | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/29658.txt.utf-8 | 569 kB | ||||
| Download HTML (zip) | https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/29658/pg29658-h.zip | 5.6 MB | ||||
| There may be more files related to this item. | ||||||
Similar Books
About this eBook
| Author | Whiting, Lilian, 1847-1942 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 07037741 |
| Title | Italy, the Magic Land |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | The period of modern art in Rome -- Social life in the Eternal city -- Day-dreams in Naples, Amalfi, and Capri -- A Page de Conti from Ischia -- Voices of St. Francis of Assisi -- The glory of a Venetian June -- The Magic land. |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Emanuela Piasentini and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Italy, the Magic Land" by Lilian Whiting is a travel narrative enriched with artistic and cultural observations written in the early 20th century. The book explores the enchanting landscapes and historical significance of Italy, while delving into the lives and works of various artists who flourished in the region. Whiting captures the essence of Italy as a source of inspiration and a sanctuary for creatives. The beginning of this work introduces the reader to the vibrant and picturesque Rome of the mid-19th century, known for its artistic community and rich cultural life. Whiting reflects on the idyllic atmosphere where artists and thinkers congregated, drawing from both the ancient and modern influences that characterized the city. Detailed images of social gatherings, art discussions, and the artistic ambiance convey a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for the artistic spirit that permeated the setting, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of Italy's artistic heritage in the chapters that follow. (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 | Art -- Italy |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29658 |
| Release Date | Aug 10, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 87 downloads in the last 30 days. |
| Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free! | |
