Project Gutenberg 2003-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 144 Gissing, George 1857 1903 Gissing, George Robert By the Ionian Sea: Notes of a Ramble in Southern Italy Produced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines "By the Ionian Sea: Notes of a Ramble in Southern Italy" by George Gissing is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the author's explorations and impressions as he journeys through Southern Italy, particularly focusing on the picturesque landscapes, the rich history, and the complex characters he encounters along the way. Gissing's reflections are likely home to the blend of nostalgia, personal growth, and cultural observations that characterize his travels, manifesting a deep connection to the classical past and the beauty of the regions he traverses. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist finds himself in Naples, facing a heavy sirocco that dulls the vibrant colors of the city. He expresses a longing to escape to Paola, inspired by romantic notions of the mountains and sea, hoping for new experiences as he embarks on a solitary journey through an area steeped in classical antiquity. As he navigates through Naples, he reflects on its transformation over the years and encounters locals who express skepticism about his adventurous spirit. Throughout this opening portion, Gissing’s vivid descriptions of both the scenery and the cultural dynamics set the stage for a deeper exploration of Southern Italy and the intricate relationship between its past and present. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Italy, Southern -- Description and travel Gissing, George, 1857-1903 -- Travel -- Italy, Southern DG Text Category: Travel Writing 270431 2025-07-02T10:36:59.372516 text/html 261293 2020-12-27T23:40:38 text/html 199294 2025-07-02T10:37:06.285475 application/epub+zip 203185 2025-07-02T10:37:02.716479 application/epub+zip 168453 2025-07-02T10:37:01.517519 application/epub+zip 414616 2025-07-02T10:37:08.993457 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 400506 2025-07-02T10:37:05.516467 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 301775 2022-09-02T14:16:08.413783 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 252093 2025-07-02T10:36:58.952512 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 251922 2020-12-27T23:40:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18724 2025-07-02T10:37:09.115445 application/rdf+xml 20335 2025-07-02T10:37:02.017480 image/jpeg 4378 2025-07-02T10:37:01.765487 image/jpeg 104294 2020-12-27T23:40:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 102615 2020-12-27T23:40:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 196639 2025-07-02T10:36:59.394509 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