"Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, First Series" by John Addington Symonds is a compilation of travel essays written in the 1800s. The writings detail the author’s personal travels and insights as he explored Italy and Greece, emphasizing the artistic and soulful relationships humans develop with nature and the deep historical importance of those areas. Early in the collection, Symonds shares his passionate affection for the Alps, vividly describing the shift from the flat French countryside to the captivating Swiss mountains. He thinks about the olden days, when people didn't really like mountains, and compares that to how people now think of mountains as beautiful and freeing. This start introduces philosophical ideas about how awesome nature is, especially mountains which are seen as symbols of freedom, being yourself, and a higher power, showcasing the book's main ideas: admiring nature and cultural history all around.
Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, First Series
By John Addington Symonds
Embark on a 19th-century journey through Italy and Greece, where breathtaking landscapes intertwine with reflections on history, culture, and the soul.
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About the AuthorJohn Addington Symonds Jr. was an English poet and literary critic. A cultural historian, he was known for his work on the Renaissance, as well as numerous biographies of writers and artists. Although married with children, Symonds supported male love (homosexuality), which he believed could include pederastic as well as egalitarian relationships, referring to it as l'amour de l'impossible. He also wrote much poetry inspired by his same-sex affairs.
John Addington Symonds Jr. was an English poet and literary critic. A cultural historian, he was known for his work on the Renaissance, as well as numerous biographies of writers and artists. Although married with children, Symonds supported male love (homosexuality), which he believed could include pederastic as well as egalitarian relationships, referring to it as l'amour de l'impossible. He also wrote much poetry inspired by his same-sex affairs.
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