Portraits of places by Henry James
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"Portraits of Places" by Henry James is a collection of essays that captures the author’s reflective travel experiences, likely written in the late 19th century. The essays showcase various cities and locations, focusing on their unique atmospheres and cultural significance, with Venice taking center stage as a prime example of beauty and complexity intertwined with the weight of history. Through James’ intricate observations, readers can anticipate insights into both the charm and
the disillusionment that often accompany travel. The opening of the work begins with an affectionate exploration of Venice, where the author expresses both admiration and resignation towards its well-trodden paths and familiar sights. He reflects on the allure of the city that has been celebrated countless times, acknowledging its status as a beloved yet over-visited destination. James embraces the idea of revisiting well-known experiences, finding depth in simple pleasures that Venice offers, such as the vibrant local life and its art. This initial portion sets the stage for a travel narrative that is steeped in nostalgia, as James invites readers to engage with the emotional and intellectual dimensions of travel, while pondering the changes that time inevitably brings to iconic places. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | James, Henry, 1843-1916 |
|---|---|
| Title | Portraits of places |
| Original Publication | United States: Houghton, Mifflin and Company,1883. |
| Contents | Venice -- Italy revisited -- Occasional Paris -- Rheims and Laon: a little tour -- Chartres -- Rouen -- Etretat -- From Normandy to the Pyrenees -- An English Easter -- London at midsummer -- Two excursions -- In Warwickshire -- Abbeys and castles -- English vignettes -- An English New Year -- An English winter watering-place -- Saratoga -- Newport -- Quebec -- Niagara. |
| Credits | Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Europe -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68961 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-68961-6 |
| Release Date | Sep 11, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 298 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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