Roman Holidays, and Others by William Dean Howells
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"Roman Holidays and Others" by William Dean Howells is a collection of travel narratives written during the early 20th century. The work presents a series of vignettes of the author's experiences and observations while traveling through various locations in Italy and its surroundings, offering insights into the cultures, landscapes, and local practices. The opening portion of the book transports readers to Madeira, where the author beautifully captures the island's breathtaking landscapes, combining
poetic imagery with personal reflections. Howells describes the ship's arrival in Funchal with vivid descriptions of the scenery, the people uponlanding, and a sense of nostalgic connection to the Latin culture he encounters. His observations extend to the diverse flora, local customs, and interactions with the ship's crew and island inhabitants, establishing a rich tableau of the sights and experiences that characterize his travels. Overall, the beginning sets the tone for a detailed exploration of European locations, blending appreciation for beauty with reflective commentary on culture and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920 |
|---|---|
| Title | Roman Holidays, and Others |
| Contents | Up and down Madeira -- Two up-town blocks in Spain -- Ashore at Genoa -- Naples and her joyful noise -- Pompeii revisited -- Roman holidays -- A week at Leghorn -- Over at Pisa -- Back at Genoa -- Eden after the fall. |
| Credits | Produced by Eric Eldred, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Italy -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Rome (Italy) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7422 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 666 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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