James, Henry
Italian Hours (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140435078
- author:
- James, Henry
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 416
- Genre:
- Classic travel writing
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Italian Hours is a collection of essays by Henry James, first published in 1905. In these writings, James reflects on his travels to Italy between 1872 and 1909, exploring the intersection of art, religion, politics, and culture.
The book offers a nuanced portrayal of Italy during this period, marked by both the allure of its aesthetic beauty and the regret for the loss of the past. The author's ambivalence towards the transformation of Europe is also a recurring theme.
This edition includes an appendix of James's book reviews on Italian travel-writing, providing further insight into his thoughts on the subject. With its introduction and extensive notes, this Penguin Classics title offers a rich understanding of James's work and its historical context.
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