"By the Ionian Sea: Notes of a Ramble in Southern Italy" by George Gissing is a 19th-century travelogue where the author journeys through Southern Italy, documenting its stunning landscapes, historical depth, and the diverse people he meets. The narrative captures a mix of longing, self-discovery, and insightful cultural commentary as he travels. In the beginning, the main character is in Naples, battling the effects of a sirocco that mutes the city's charm. Driven by a desire to find peace in the mountains and sea of Paola, seeking new experiences as he embarks on a solo adventure through a historically rich area. In Naples, he ponders at the city's evolving identity and encounters locals, creating vivid portraits of the settings and social interactions, and creating a platform for discussing Southern Italy and the nuanced link between its history and current state.
By the Ionian Sea: Notes of a Ramble in Southern Italy
By George Gissing
A lone traveler escapes the oppressive atmosphere of Naples to journey through the classical landscapes of Southern Italy in search of beauty and rejuvenation.
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About the AuthorGeorge Robert Gissing was an English novelist, who published 23 novels between 1880 and 1903. In the 1890s he was considered one of the three greatest novelists in England, and by the 1940s he had been recognised as a literary genius. Gissing's best-known works have reappeared in modern editions. They include The Nether World (1889), New Grub Street (1891) and The Odd Women (1893). He retains a small but devoted group of followers.
George Robert Gissing was an English novelist, who published 23 novels between 1880 and 1903. In the 1890s he was considered one of the three greatest novelists in England, and by the 1940s he had been recognised as a literary genius. Gissing's best-known works have reappeared in modern editions. They include The Nether World (1889), New Grub Street (1891) and The Odd Women (1893). He retains a small but devoted group of followers.
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