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LoC No.: 79302550

Title: Italian Fantasies

Note: Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "Italian Fantasies" by Israel Zangwill is a collection of essays that reflects the author's impressions and thoughts regarding Italy, written in the early 20th century. The pieces explore various aspects of Italian culture, art, and history through rich, vivid descriptions and philosophical musings. In these essays, Zangwill engages with the beauty and contradictions of Italy, examining topics such as the interplay of religion and art, societal failures, and historical legacies. The opening of "Italian Fantasies" introduces a meditative rhapsody that captures the author's awe and fascination with Italy's landscapes, history, and artistic achievements. Zangwill expresses both reverence and critique, comparing his journey through Italy to the historic conquests of Hannibal and Caesar, emphasizing the deep emotional and spiritual connections he feels to the land's beauty and cultural depth. He reflects on the past's influence on the present and invokes images of iconic Italian scenery and historical figures, setting a tone that balances admiration with a sense of the complexities and flaws inherent in Italian society and its rich heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Zangwill, Israel, 1864-1926

EBook No.: 56264

Published: Dec 28, 2017

Downloads: 174

Language: English

Subject: Italy -- Civilization

Subject: Italy

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 79302550

Title: Italian Fantasies

Note: Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed
Proofreaders Canada team at http: //www.pgdpcanada.net from
page images generously made available by the Internet
Archive (https: //archive.org)

Summary: "Italian Fantasies" by Israel Zangwill is a collection of essays that reflects the author's impressions and thoughts regarding Italy, written in the early 20th century. The pieces explore various aspects of Italian culture, art, and history through rich, vivid descriptions and philosophical musings. In these essays, Zangwill engages with the beauty and contradictions of Italy, examining topics such as the interplay of religion and art, societal failures, and historical legacies. The opening of "Italian Fantasies" introduces a meditative rhapsody that captures the author's awe and fascination with Italy's landscapes, history, and artistic achievements. Zangwill expresses both reverence and critique, comparing his journey through Italy to the historic conquests of Hannibal and Caesar, emphasizing the deep emotional and spiritual connections he feels to the land's beauty and cultural depth. He reflects on the past's influence on the present and invokes images of iconic Italian scenery and historical figures, setting a tone that balances admiration with a sense of the complexities and flaws inherent in Italian society and its rich heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Zangwill, Israel, 1864-1926

EBook No.: 56264

Published: Dec 28, 2017

Downloads: 174

Language: English

Subject: Italy -- Civilization

Subject: Italy

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.