Project Gutenberg 2003-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 74 Gissing, George 1857 1903 Gissing, George Robert By the Ionian Sea: Notes of a Ramble in Southern Italy Produced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines "By the Ionian Sea: Notes of a Ramble in Southern Italy" by George Gissing is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the author's explorations and impressions as he journeys through Southern Italy, particularly focusing on the picturesque landscapes, the rich history, and the complex characters he encounters along the way. Gissing's reflections are likely home to the blend of nostalgia, personal growth, and cultural observations that characterize his travels, manifesting a deep connection to the classical past and the beauty of the regions he traverses. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist finds himself in Naples, facing a heavy sirocco that dulls the vibrant colors of the city. He expresses a longing to escape to Paola, inspired by romantic notions of the mountains and sea, hoping for new experiences as he embarks on a solitary journey through an area steeped in classical antiquity. As he navigates through Naples, he reflects on its transformation over the years and encounters locals who express skepticism about his adventurous spirit. Throughout this opening portion, Gissing’s vivid descriptions of both the scenery and the cultural dynamics set the stage for a deeper exploration of Southern Italy and the intricate relationship between its past and present. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Italy, Southern -- Description and travel Gissing, George, 1857-1903 -- Travel -- Italy, Southern DG Text Browsing: History - European Browsing: Travel & Geography 270294 266885 2024-10-02T12:13:28.332595 2023-10-02T10:28:55.482357 text/html text/html 261293 2020-12-27T23:40:38 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 104294 2020-12-27T23:40:38 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 199226 2024-10-02T12:13:36.003084 application/epub+zip 203213 2024-10-02T12:13:32.095600 application/epub+zip 168482 2024-10-02T12:13:30.750599 application/epub+zip 414664 2024-10-02T12:13:39.101089 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 400506 2024-10-02T12:13:35.142092 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 301775 2022-09-02T14:16:08.413783 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 252093 252053 2024-10-02T12:13:27.854612 2023-10-02T10:28:55.149359 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 251922 2020-12-27T23:40:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 102615 2020-12-27T23:40:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19701 2024-10-02T12:13:39.224134 application/rdf+xml 20335 2024-10-02T12:13:31.313572 image/jpeg 4378 2024-10-02T12:13:31.026583 image/jpeg 196590 2024-10-02T12:13:28.357612 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia