Passages from the French and Italian Notebooks, Volume 2. 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 2. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.1 (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 2" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a travel narrative composed during the mid-19th century. This volume of the notebooks explores Hawthorne's observations and reflections while he travels through European art and culture, particularly in Italy and France. The author delves into the impact of classical artworks and encounters with notable figures, while reflecting on the intersection of beauty, emotion, and the human experience. The opening of the text reveals Hawthorne visiting the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, a significant repository of art, where he immerses himself in the grand collection of paintings and sculptures. Here, he provides a detailed account of various masterpieces, including his impressions of the Venus de' Medici and the busts of Roman emperors, contrasting their artistic merits and emotional resonance. He also describes his social interactions with friends and fellow poets, like Robert Browning, which illuminate the personal relationships behind the cultural observations. Hawthorne's rich descriptions and contemplative tone create an engaging atmosphere, inviting readers into his world of artistic exploration and intimate reflection on life and beauty. (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. | 7880 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 3, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 117 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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