Italian Backgrounds

"Italian Backgrounds" is an evocative collection of travel essays by the acclaimed American novelist Edith Wharton. Moving beyond the conventional tourist routes of the early twentieth century, Wharton offers a sophisticated exploration of the Italian landscape, its profound artistic heritage, and its enduring cultural architecture. The work is divided into a series of vivid observations that capture the essence of various Italian regions, from the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany to the hidde...