Donne, salotti e costumi by Ferdinando Martini
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"Donne, salotti e costumi" by Ferdinando Martini is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the social dynamics and cultural life of Italian salons during the French Revolution and the subsequent Empire, focusing on the roles of women in society and their influence—or lack thereof—on intellectual and artistic discourse. In this work, Martini delves into the contrast between Italian and French salons, illustrating how Italian social gatherings
often fell short of the vibrancy and intellectual engagement found in their French counterparts. He discusses various historical figures, such as Lamartine, who visited Italy and experienced the disillusionment of what he expected from Italian salons versus reality. Through vivid descriptions and astute observations, Martini critiques the superficiality and limitations of these social settings, pointing out that many Italian salons lacked the stimulating conversation and influence that defined the successful salons of Paris. He highlights the preoccupation with gossip and leisure activities among Italian women of the time, contrasting it with the political and literary engagement of their French peers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Martini, Ferdinando, 1841-1928 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Donne, salotti e costumi La vita italiana durante la Rivoluzione francese e l'Impero |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 28.7 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Italy -- Civilization |
| Subject | France -- History -- 1789-1815 |
| Subject | Italy -- History -- 1789-1815 |
| Subject | Italy -- Social conditions |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43173 |
| Release Date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 279 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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