New Italian Sketches is a collection of travel essays. The work presents vivid descriptions of the author's travels through Italy, focusing on various landscapes, architecture, and cultural history. Symonds' observations provide readers with a deeper understanding of Italy's physical beauty and the emotional resonance of its scenery. The opening sets the stage with a journey through the Alps, describing the contrast between the stark beauty of the mountains and the vibrant, evocative landscapes of Italy. Symonds reflects on how the northern landscapes stir a sense of awe, while the southern beauty of Italy calls forth deeper emotional connections. Throughout the text, the author weaves a personal narrative, not only sharing the physical journey but also offering an exploration of his inner thoughts and feelings about the places he encounters. Through these reflections, Symonds invites readers to experience Italy not only as a geographical destination but as a place that evokes profound emotional and intellectual responses.
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Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 140 mm
Dicke: 11 mm
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978-93-7146-627-1 (9789371466271)
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John Addington Symonds was an English poet, literary critic, and cultural historian, renowned for his work on the Renaissance. Born on 5 October 1840 in Bristol, United Kingdom, he was deeply engaged in the study of Italian culture, history, and art, which led to his reputation as a scholar of the Renaissance period. Symonds contributions to literary criticism and his biographical works on writers and artists were significant, and he was also known for his exploration of themes related to sexuality, humanism, and cultural history. He married Janet Catherine North in 1864, with whom he had two daughters, Margaret Symonds and Katharine Furse. Symonds passed away on 19 April 1893 in Rome, Italy, at the age of 52. His final resting place is the Non-Catholic Cemetery in Rome. Symonds scholarly works remain influential, particularly in the fields of cultural and literary history, and his exploration of Renaissance thought continues to be recognized. His father, also named John Addington Symonds, was a notable figure in his own right.
