Passages from the French and Italian Notebooks, Volume 1. by Nathaniel Hawthorne
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| Author | Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 |
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| Title | Passages from the French and Italian Notebooks, Volume 1. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger |
| Summary | "Passages from the French and Italian Notebooks, Volume 1" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a travelogue detailing the author's journey through France and Italy, likely written in the mid-19th century. The work encompasses Hawthorne's reflections, experiences, and observations as he navigates through different landscapes and cultures, providing a glimpse into the thoughts of an American traveler in Europe during that era. The opening of this travel account presents Hawthorne's departure from England to France, capturing the bleak and cold atmosphere of his travels. In vivid detail, he describes the frigid conditions as he boards a train and steamer, experiencing a sense of discomfort throughout the journey. Upon arrival in Amiens, he explores the stark contrast between English and French architecture and culture, marveled by the grandiosity of the local cathedral, while also expressing feelings of alienation and a touch of humor in his observations about French railway officials and the bureaucratic challenges he faces. This beginning sets the tone for a reflective and richly descriptive exploration, where Hawthorne engages with the charms and peculiarities of the cities he visits, all while wrestling with his own discomforts and perceptions of the foreign lands. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Italy -- Description and travel |
| Subject | France -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Diaries |
| Subject | Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Travel -- France |
| Subject | Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Travel -- Italy |
| Subject | Novelists, American -- 19th century -- Diaries |
| Subject | Americans -- Europe -- History -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7879 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 3, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 88 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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