Roma beata; letters from the Eternal city

"Roma Beata; Letters from the Eternal City" by Maud Howe Elliott is a collection of letters written in the late 19th century. The book provides a vivid and personal account of life in Rome during a time of significant cultural and social change. Through the author's correspondence, readers can expect insights into her experiences as an expatriate embracing the intricacies of daily life, local customs, and the beauty of the Eternal City. The opening of the work sets the stage for the author's arrival in Rome and the adjustments she and her companion must make as they search for a home. Elliott describes their initial struggles with finding suitable accommodations and the comical interactions with their Italian landlady. As the narrative unfolds, the letters capture the sights, sounds, and daily rhythms of Roman life, from the vibrant markets and unique culinary delights to the challenges of household management. With humor and charm, the author paints a portrait of a city that is both intimate and grand, inviting readers to share in her journey through the complexities of living in Rome among its rich historical backdrop. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Maud Howe Elliott was an American novelist, most notable for her Pulitzer prize-winning collaboration with her sisters, Laura E. Richards and Florence Hall, on their mother's biography The Life of Julia Ward Howe (1916). Her other works included A Newport Aquarelle (1883); Phillida (1891); Kasper Craig (1892); Mammon, later published as Honor: A Novel (1893); Roma Beata, Letters from the Eternal City (1903); Sun and Shadow in Spain (1908) ;The Eleventh Hour in the Life of Julia Ward Howe (1911); Three Generations (1923); Lord Byron's Helmet (1927); John Elliott, The Story of an Artist (1930); My Cousin, F. Marion Crawford (1934); and This Was My Newport (1944).