1998, ISBN: 0140434313

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[EAN: 9780140434316], New book, [SC: 0.0], [PU: Penguin Books Ltd, London], Paperback. A thrilling travelogue of the year Dickens spent in Italy in the mid 1840s, published at a time when… More...

[EAN: 9780140434316], New book, [SC: 0.0], [PU: Penguin Books Ltd, London], Paperback. A thrilling travelogue of the year Dickens spent in Italy in the mid 1840s, published at a time when interest in his more marginal work is constantly increasing.In 1844, Charles Dickens took a break from novel writing to travel through Italy for almost a year and Pictures from Italy is an illuminating account of his experiences there. He presents the country like a magic-lantern show, as vivid images ceaselessly appear before his - and his readers' - eyes. Italy's most famous sights are all to be found here - St Peter's in Rome, Naples with Vesuvius smouldering in the background, the fairytale buildings and canals of Venice - but Dickens's chronicle is not simply that of a tourist. Avoiding preconceptions and stereotypes, he portrays a nation of great contrasts- between grandiose buildings and squalid poverty, and between past and present, as he observes everyday life beside ancient monuments. Combining thrilling travelogue with piercing social commentary, Pictures from Italy is a revealing depiction of an exciting and disquieting journey. Italy's famous sights are all to be found here - St Peter's in Rome, Naples with Vesuvius smouldering in the background and canals of Venice. In this book, the author portrays a nation of great contrasts: between grandiose buildings and squalid poverty, and between past and present, as he observes everyday life beside ancient monuments. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability., Books<

1998, ISBN: 9780140434316

Trade paperback, New book, 1998. New Ed. Paperback. Italy's famous sights are all to be found here-St Peter's in Rome, Naples with Vesuvius smouldering in the background and canals of Ven… More...

Trade paperback, New book, 1998. New Ed. Paperback. Italy's famous sights are all to be found here-St Peter's in Rome, Naples with Vesuvius smouldering in the background and canals of Venice. In this book, the author portrays a nation of great contrasts: between grandiose buildings and squalid poverty, and between past and present, as he observes everyday life beside ancient monuments. Num Pages: 272 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1DST; DNF; WTLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 124 x 20. Weight in Grams: 206......We ship daily from our Bookshop., [PU: Penguin Group]<

1998, ISBN: 0140434313

[EAN: 9780140434316], New book, [SC: 0.0], [PU: Penguin Classics], Books