Project Gutenberg 2005-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 73 Hawthorne, Nathaniel 1804 1864 Passages from the French and Italian Notebooks, Complete Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger "Passages from the French and Italian Notebooks, Complete" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of travel writings composed in the mid-19th century. The book captures the author's observations and reflections during his journeys through France and Italy, providing insight into the cultural, architectural, and societal landscapes of the time. Hawthorne's narrative style is rich with detail, offering a glimpse into both his personal experiences and the broader context of European culture as he traverses various locales. The opening of the text introduces readers to Hawthorne's travel from England to France, beginning with the chilly morning as he embarks on his journey to Paris. Descriptions of the dreary weather and the bustling streets of Boulogne set a somber tone, reflecting the author's discomfort and apprehension. As he arrives in Amiens, Hawthorne's detailed account of the cathedral and its contrasting beauty to the harsh surroundings draws attention to his keen eye for architectural details. His reflections incorporate encounters with local customs and challenges in communication while showcasing a mix of curiosity and cultural critique. Overall, the beginning serves as a foundation for his exploration of foreign lands, setting the stage for further musings on the art, architecture, and societal nuances he observes in his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Italy -- Description and travel France -- Description and travel Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Diaries Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Travel -- France Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- Travel -- Italy Novelists, American -- 19th century -- Diaries Americans -- Europe -- History -- 19th century PS Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Browsing: Travel & Geography 1028465 1028388 2024-10-04T04:50:54.570679 2023-10-04T05:20:01.034780 text/html text/html 1028458 1028381 2024-10-04T04:50:54.898640 2023-10-04T05:20:01.267748 text/html text/html 487291 2024-10-04T04:51:06.745565 application/epub+zip 503232 2024-10-04T04:50:58.782627 application/epub+zip 469281 2024-10-04T04:50:57.409629 application/epub+zip 901272 2024-10-04T04:51:13.549551 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 868009 2024-10-04T04:51:05.865647 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 802492 2022-09-04T07:50:39.283546 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 995822 995796 2024-10-04T04:50:54.010644 2023-10-04T05:20:00.630753 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 991013 2020-12-30T23:36:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 382343 2020-12-30T23:36:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21056 2024-10-04T04:51:13.671569 application/rdf+xml 23850 2024-10-04T04:50:57.945883 image/jpeg 4944 2024-10-04T04:50:57.675621 image/jpeg 483789 2024-10-04T04:50:54.987648 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