American Notes And Pictures From Italy (1900)

von Charles Dickens

562 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

American Notes and Pictures from Italy is a travelogue written by the famous English author Charles Dickens. The book is divided into two parts, the first part being his observations and experiences during his travels in the United States in 1842, and the second part detailing his travels in Italy in 1844. In the first part, Dickens describes his impressions of America, its people, and its institutions. He writes about the differences between American and British society, the treatment of slaves, and the lack of culture in American cities. He also provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes he encounters and the people he meets during his travels.In the second part, Dickens writes about his travels in Italy, including his visits to Rome, Florence, and Venice. He describes the art, architecture, and history of these cities, as well as the customs and traditions of the Italian people. Dickens also includes his personal reflections on his experiences and observations in Italy.Overall, American Notes and Pictures from Italy provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the greatest writers of the 19th century as he travels through two very different countries and cultures. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing, history, and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Reisen und Urlaub
• ISBN: 9781120343123
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.10.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC