Project Gutenberg 2016-12-07 Public domain in the USA. 211 Austin, Alfred 1835 1913 Elgood, George Samuel 1851 1943 Elgood, George S. 43029539 Lamia's Winter-Quarters E-text prepared by Charlene Taylor, Les Galloway, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Lamia's Winter-Quarters" by Alfred Austin is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the characters of Lamia, Veronica, and a Poet as they explore the beauty of Tuscany and discuss their perspectives on art, life, and nature. The work provides a rich tapestry of dialogue, introspection, and commentary on the nuances of human experience, particularly in relation to the idyllic Italian landscape. The opening of "Lamia's Winter-Quarters" introduces readers to a vivid and reflective setting where characters engage in a dialogue about their winter retreat in Tuscany. The central figure, Lamia, emerges as a charming and engaging character, capturing the attention of her companions while expressing her joy in the exquisite surroundings. The conversations touch upon themes of beauty, the influence of the past in the present, and the joys of nature versus the artifice of modern life. The idyllic landscape serves not only as a backdrop but as an active participant in their discussions, amplifying their emotions and enriching their connections. This opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the characters' insights as they navigate their shared experiences in this enchanting locale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Italy -- Description and travel PR Text Category: Novels 277416 2025-09-21T11:02:55.774112 text/html 253724 2024-10-23T01:29:35 text/html 2158197 2025-09-21T11:03:01.005078 application/epub+zip 2158617 2025-09-21T11:02:56.812082 application/epub+zip 151068 2025-09-21T11:02:56.267259 application/epub+zip 2236873 2025-09-21T11:03:04.064047 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2210224 2025-09-21T11:03:00.446111 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 206876 2022-09-24T12:00:24.296068 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 228383 2025-09-21T11:02:55.162101 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 208423 2024-10-23T01:29:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16741 2025-09-21T11:03:04.200015 application/rdf+xml 19250 2025-09-21T11:02:56.356078 image/jpeg 2784 2025-09-21T11:02:56.312118 image/jpeg 2233855 2025-09-21T11:02:55.873120 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