"Italian Journeys" by William Dean Howells is a 19th-century travelogue that chronicles the author's journey through Italy, painting a bright picture of Italian culture, society, and stunning scenery, all while digging into the historical and artistic meaning behind the different places he goes. From Venice to Rome, Howells pulls readers along on his unexpected adventures and revealing encounters, where he thinks about the difference between the dream of travel and it's real challenges, like delays, taking longer routes, and dealing with interesting fellow travelers such as a Swiss family and a supposed honest man from Rovigo. The story shows the differences between Italy's beautiful views and the tricky parts of dealing with different customs and quirky people, promising a trip full of funny and touching thoughts about travel and place.
Italian Journeys
By William Dean Howells
Embark on a nineteenth-century adventure through Italy, where beautiful landscapes collide with quirky encounters and the realities of travel test the romantic ideal.
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About the AuthorWilliam Dean Howells was an American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly known for his tenure as editor of The Atlantic Monthly, as well as for the novels The Rise of Silas Lapham and A Traveler from Altruria, and the Christmas story "Christmas Every Day," which was adapted into a 1996 film of the same name.
William Dean Howells was an American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly known for his tenure as editor of The Atlantic Monthly, as well as for the novels The Rise of Silas Lapham and A Traveler from Altruria, and the Christmas story "Christmas Every Day," which was adapted into a 1996 film of the same name.
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