Project Gutenberg 2005-01-07 Public domain in the USA. 735 Symonds, John Addington 1840 1893 Symonds, J. A. (John Addington) Brown, Horatio Robert Forbes 1854 1926 Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Second Series Produced by Ted Garvin, Jayam and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Second Series" by John Addington Symonds is a travel memoir written in the late 19th century. The work reflects the author's journey through Italy and Greece, exploring the rich history, art, and culture of these regions. It delves into detailed observations of cities like Ravenna and Rimini, reflecting on their historical significance, architectural marvels, and natural beauty. The opening portion of the memoir begins with a vivid description of Ravenna, highlighting its ancient maritime roots and the eroding remnants of its once-bustling cities. Symonds paints a picture of the serene pine forests surrounding Ravenna, filled with flora and fauna, which inspired literary figures like Dante and Byron. He interweaves his observations of the landscape with historical reflections on the city’s past, mentioning prolific rulers and artistic legacies. As he moves on to describe the empty yet majestic ancient churches of Ravenna, he captures the haunting beauty and almost melancholic stillness of the area, inviting readers to reflect on the passage of time and the enduring nature of art and culture amidst decay. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Italy -- Description and travel Greece -- Description and travel DF DG Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - European Category: Art 811817 2025-08-06T10:40:35.331947 text/html 790037 2024-10-28T21:40:36 text/html 390230 2025-08-06T10:40:49.414916 application/epub+zip 401749 2025-08-06T10:40:39.571986 application/epub+zip 371616 2025-08-06T10:40:37.831946 application/epub+zip 778181 2025-08-06T10:40:56.567338 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 706652 2025-08-06T10:40:48.164977 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 645868 2022-08-07T06:54:39.459393 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 687521 2025-08-06T10:40:33.567022 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 667670 2024-10-28T21:40:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17581 2025-08-06T10:40:56.731332 application/rdf+xml 23314 2025-08-06T10:40:38.377943 image/jpeg 4668 2025-08-06T10:40:38.105952 image/jpeg 384798 2025-08-06T10:40:35.388943 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia