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Familiar Letters From Italy V2

Familiar Letters From Italy V2

Peter Beckford

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104747763
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Familiar Letters From Italy V2: To A Friend In England (1805) is a collection of letters written by Peter Beckford during his travels in Italy. The letters are addressed to a friend in England and provide a detailed account of Beckford’s experiences in Italy, including his observations on the art, architecture, and culture of the country. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of Beckford’s journey. These sections include descriptions of the cities and towns he visited, his encounters with notable people, and his thoughts on the customs and traditions of Italy. Throughout the book, Beckford’s writing is characterized by his keen eye for detail and his ability to convey the beauty and richness of the Italian landscape. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th-century travel and provides a valuable historical record of Italy during this time period.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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