Project Gutenberg 2023-10-06 Public domain in the USA. 163 Lubbock, Percy 1879 1965 46036491 Roman pictures $aNew York :$bCharles Scribner's Sons, $c1923. Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Roman Pictures" by Percy Lubbock is a fictional work likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of a young protagonist, who becomes entangled in the vibrant life of Rome and its intriguing characters, notably a man named Deering, who embodies the essence of a worldly and cultured life. The story promises a rich exploration of themes such as identity, friendship, and the contrast between romantic ideals and reality. The opening of the book introduces the reader to a picturesque scene at the Fountain of the Tortoises in Rome, where the narrator reflects on his solitude and the enchanting environment that surrounds him. He unexpectedly encounters Deering, an acquaintance from England, who exudes confidence and a deeper connection to the city's culture. As they converse, the narrator grapples with feelings of inadequacy and admiration towards Deering's more refined nature. This meeting marks the beginning of the narrator's journey through the complexities of Roman life, as he seeks to transcend his previous romantic notions and embrace a more authentic understanding of the city and its inhabitants. Through Deering, the narrator aims to step into a world that is both alluring and unexpectedly challenging, setting the stage for an exploration of self and society within Rome's vibrant tapestry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20220707071510lubbock 1923 US Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Rome (Italy) -- Fiction British -- Italy -- Rome -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels 419143 2025-07-28T11:26:09.874274 text/html 396073 2023-10-06T07:59:54 text/html 770436 2025-07-28T11:26:16.222825 application/epub+zip 772373 2025-07-28T11:26:11.530281 application/epub+zip 454741 2025-07-28T11:26:10.571289 application/epub+zip 1405750 2025-07-28T11:26:19.947772 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1366764 2025-07-28T11:26:15.384805 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 393220 2025-07-28T11:26:09.423329 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 373388 2023-10-06T07:59:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15746 2025-07-28T11:26:20.095751 application/rdf+xml 26355 2025-07-28T11:26:10.885302 image/jpeg 4380 2025-07-28T11:26:10.708307 image/jpeg 727612 2025-07-28T11:26:09.924317 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