Project Gutenberg 2009-08-10 Public domain in the USA. 615 Whiting, Lilian 1847 1942 Whiting, Emily Lillian 07037741 Italy, the Magic Land The period of modern art in Rome -- Social life in the Eternal city -- Day-dreams in Naples, Amalfi, and Capri -- A Page de Conti from Ischia -- Voices of St. Francis of Assisi -- The glory of a Venetian June -- The Magic land. Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Emanuela Piasentini and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Italy, the Magic Land" by Lilian Whiting is a travel narrative enriched with artistic and cultural observations written in the early 20th century. The book explores the enchanting landscapes and historical significance of Italy, while delving into the lives and works of various artists who flourished in the region. Whiting captures the essence of Italy as a source of inspiration and a sanctuary for creatives. The beginning of this work introduces the reader to the vibrant and picturesque Rome of the mid-19th century, known for its artistic community and rich cultural life. Whiting reflects on the idyllic atmosphere where artists and thinkers congregated, drawing from both the ancient and modern influences that characterized the city. Detailed images of social gatherings, art discussions, and the artistic ambiance convey a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for the artistic spirit that permeated the setting, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of Italy's artistic heritage in the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Italy -- Description and travel Art -- Italy DG Text Category: Travel Writing Category: Art 729346 2025-07-12T08:38:47.953604 text/html 725139 2009-08-10T07:18:14 text/html 6014744 2025-07-12T08:39:03.251503 application/epub+zip 6010621 2025-07-12T08:38:51.071572 application/epub+zip 326333 2025-07-12T08:38:49.428650 application/epub+zip 6192236 2025-07-12T08:39:11.134466 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 6129596 2025-07-12T08:39:00.234524 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 472344 2022-09-13T16:28:57.647855 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 582552 2025-07-12T08:38:46.079670 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 582304 2009-08-10T07:18:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 582379 2009-08-10T07:18:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21718 2025-07-12T08:39:11.328460 application/rdf+xml 13375 2025-07-12T08:38:49.577581 image/jpeg 2337 2025-07-12T08:38:49.505597 image/jpeg 226926 2009-08-10T07:18:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 5873244 2009-08-10T07:18:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 226733 2009-08-10T07:18:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 5883732 2025-07-12T08:38:48.175620 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