Project Gutenberg 1996-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 791 Dickens, Charles 1812 1870 Boz Dickens, Charles John Huffam Stone, Marcus 1840 1921 Pictures from Italy Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pictures_from_Italy Transcribed from the 1913 Chapman & Hall, Ltd. edition by David Price "Pictures from Italy" by Charles Dickens is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. This engaging work chronicles Dickens's experiences and observations during a year-long stay in Italy, particularly focusing on cities like Genoa, Rome, and Lyons, as he explores the landscapes, cultures, and peculiarities of Italian life. The opening of the book sets the tone for Dickens's reflections on his journey, providing a whimsical passport into Italy. He introduces the narrative as a blend of personal reminiscences and vivid descriptions, highlighting that his accounts are not intended to serve as a guidebook filled with historical or cultural critiques, but rather as colorful impressions penned while immersed in the local experiences. As he begins his travels, he depicts a lively scene of departure from Paris, showcasing the hustle and bustle of city life and detailing the quirky characteristics of those he encounters along the way, such as the humorously exaggerated postilions and the quaint towns they pass through. This blend of charm, satire, and keen observations invites readers into Dickens's view of Italy, setting the stage for a delightful exploration of the country’s landscapes and its people. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Italy -- Description and travel Novelists, English -- 19th century -- Biography Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 -- Travel -- Italy DG Text Category: Travel Writing Category: British Literature 463512 2025-07-01T06:09:53.421794 text/html 462185 2013-02-17T13:00:37 text/html 1420431 2013-02-17T13:08:46 text/html application/zip 1501306 2025-07-01T06:10:01.047749 application/epub+zip 1505465 2025-07-01T06:09:56.338764 application/epub+zip 244684 2025-07-01T06:09:55.110762 application/epub+zip 1678730 2025-07-01T06:10:04.874769 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1651252 2025-07-01T06:10:00.177735 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 387567 2022-09-01T06:51:23.667648 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 445422 2025-07-01T06:09:52.850843 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 445119 2013-02-17T12:59:45 text/plain; charset=utf-8 176620 2013-02-17T13:08:46 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19910 2025-07-01T06:10:05.007726 application/rdf+xml 13104 2025-07-01T06:09:55.601756 image/jpeg 3445 2025-07-01T06:09:55.353793 image/jpeg 1495368 2025-07-01T06:09:53.485794 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