Project Gutenberg 2013-01-28 Public domain in the USA. 526 Collins, Joseph 1866 1950 Idling in Italy: Studies of literature and of life Produced by Anna Hall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Idling in Italy: Studies of Literature and of Life" by Joseph Collins is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work provides a deep exploration of Italian literature and cultural experiences, reflecting on the emotional and intellectual growth one can achieve through familiarity with Italy’s rich literary heritage. Collins aims to encourage readers, particularly Americans, to engage more deeply with Italian authors and the context of their works. The opening of this volume introduces the profound emotional connection many Americans feel towards Italy, portraying it as a foundational culture for modern civilization. Collins emphasizes the importance of understanding Italian literature to truly appreciate the country's contributions to art and ideas, particularly in the wake of the First World War. He discusses the evolution of Italian literature from the Renaissance through the 19th century, touching on significant literary figures and movements, while stressing the potential for modern Italian writers to regain their former prominence. This exploration sets the stage for a broader examination of specific authors and themes in subsequent chapters, highlighting the interplay between life and literature during and after a tumultuous period in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41934/41934-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Italian literature -- History and criticism PQ Text Italy Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Travel Writing 565007 2025-09-17T05:16:25.941192 text/html 543053 2024-10-23T13:45:41 text/html 448111 2025-09-17T05:16:31.405611 application/epub+zip 455214 2025-09-17T05:16:26.922172 application/epub+zip 375214 2025-09-17T05:16:26.454117 application/epub+zip 488909 2025-09-17T05:16:35.431584 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 462684 2025-09-17T05:16:31.052641 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 459777 2022-09-19T07:46:35.428179 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 547033 2025-09-17T05:16:25.582136 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 527062 2024-10-23T13:45:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16684 2025-09-17T05:16:35.555613 application/rdf+xml 5941 2025-09-17T05:16:26.631117 image/jpeg 1411 2025-09-17T05:16:26.541120 image/jpeg 382612 2025-09-17T05:16:25.989194 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