Project Gutenberg 2017-06-19 Public domain in the USA. 206 Wharton, Edith 1862 1937 Wharton, Edith Newbold Jones Olivieri, David Peixotto, Ernest C. 1869 1940 Peixotto, E. C. Peixotto, Ernest Clifford 05012365 Italian Backgrounds An Alpine posting-inn -- A midsummer week's dream -- The sanctuaries of the Pennine Alps -- What the hermits saw -- A Tuscan shrine -- Sub umbra liliorum, an impression of Parma -- March in Italy -- Picturesque Milan -- Italian backgrounds. Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, MFR, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Italian Backgrounds" by Edith Wharton is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work presents a detailed exploration of Italy's landscapes, architecture, and cultural nuances, showcasing Wharton's keen observations and reflections on her experiences in various Italian locales. The author captures the contrasts between the picturesque qualities of the Swiss Alps and the rich, passionate beauty of Italy, revealing her deep appreciation for the Italian way of life. The opening of the text embarks on a journey through the Swiss village of Splügen, emphasizing the transition from the meticulously maintained and picturesque landscapes of Switzerland to the more chaotic and human-influenced beauty of Italy. Wharton describes the daily life in Splügen, detailing its agricultural practices and the interactions among villagers. She expertly sets the stage for an impending journey into Italy, portraying the quiet allure and comfort of the alpine village while hinting at the overwhelming pull of the Italian landscape and culture just beyond the pass. This initial exploration not only establishes the geographical focus of the essays but also highlights Wharton's nuanced understanding of the interplay between nature and human expression in shaping cultural identities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 43.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Italy -- Description and travel Art -- Italy Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937 -- Travel -- Italy Americans -- Italy DG Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Travel Writing 289922 2025-09-22T05:07:40.664708 text/html 265898 2024-10-23T02:13:51 text/html 1887265 2025-09-22T05:07:45.887677 application/epub+zip 1884547 2025-09-22T05:07:42.023684 application/epub+zip 197862 2025-09-22T05:07:41.212687 application/epub+zip 1968570 2025-09-22T05:07:48.986659 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1937433 2025-09-22T05:07:45.293668 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 252719 2022-09-25T01:13:38.109099 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 255380 2025-09-22T05:07:40.254687 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 235495 2024-10-23T02:13:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18331 2025-09-22T05:07:49.123626 application/rdf+xml 24001 2025-09-22T05:07:41.304673 image/jpeg 3202 2025-09-22T05:07:41.258669 image/jpeg 1637097 2025-09-22T05:07:40.728695 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 fr.wikipedia