Project Gutenberg 2014-05-24 Public domain in the USA. 146 Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic) 1867 1940 Benson, Edward Frederic Benson, Edward F. (Edward Frederic) 18017412 Up and Down Produced by Clare Graham & Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) "Up and Down" by E. F. Benson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the picturesque setting of Italy, offering a rich tapestry of themes centered around identity, home, and the complexity of human relationships. The main character, a reflective narrator who cherishes his connection to Italy, recounts his experiences and observations about love, culture, and social dynamics. The opening portion of the book establishes the narrator's deep nostalgia for Italy, triggered by the sights and sounds of the landscape as he arrives. He introduces Francis, a wise and unconventional friend who has chosen to live in Italy rather than conform to societal norms back in England. Through vivid descriptions of their idyllic surroundings, including the charming Villa Tiberiana, the flourishing garden, and humorous social interactions, the foundation for a leisurely and contemplative narrative is laid. As the story progresses, we glimpse into the lives of various local characters, hinting at the themes of community, tradition, and the life lessons learned amid the serene, sun-drenched atmosphere of their Italian island home. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels 519019 2025-07-18T12:30:04.608133 text/html 497210 2024-10-24T07:27:55 text/html 269239 2025-07-18T12:30:10.957040 application/epub+zip 275477 2025-07-18T12:30:06.375098 application/epub+zip 275477 2025-07-18T12:30:05.272045 application/epub+zip 431864 2025-07-18T12:30:14.709064 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 416439 2025-07-18T12:30:10.300019 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 388614 2022-09-20T19:56:29.923026 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 511728 2025-07-18T12:30:04.096098 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 492048 2024-10-24T07:27:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16687 2025-07-18T12:30:14.825974 application/rdf+xml 10256 2025-07-18T12:30:05.781005 image/jpeg 2732 2025-07-18T12:30:05.525077 image/jpeg 264669 2025-07-18T12:30:04.656047 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