The Idler in Italy - Volume 1

1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-1-108-04527-8
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 416 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 584 g

Reihe: Cambridge Library Collection - Travel and Exploration

Marguerite Gardiner, countess of Blessington (1789-1849), was famous for her charm, wit and beauty, the latter reflected in Sir Thomas Lawrence's famous portrait of her in 1822. Blessington had an unhappy childhood, and was forced into her first marriage at the age of fourteen, but had developed a love of reading and story-telling. With her second husband Charles John Gardiner, first Earl of Blessington, she lived for several years in France and Italy. This three-volume work, first published 1839-40, contains Blessington's humorous account of living abroad. She gives detailed descriptions of her time in Italian cities such as Florence, Rome and Naples, drawing attention to 'the odour of the cuisine', the beautiful surroundings and weather, inspiring encounters with artists, and daily visits to art galleries. Volume 1 describes travelling around Switzerland and France, and ends with the author's encounter with Lord Byron in Genoa in 1823.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Blessington, Marguerite Countess Of

Blessington, Marguerite

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Literaturwissenschaft Englische Literatur
• Geisteswissenschaften Literaturwissenschaft Einzelne Autoren: Monographien & Biographien

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Dover
Calais
Rouen
St. Germain-en-Laye
Paris
Fontainbleau
Geneva
Lausanne
Berne
Baden
Zurich
Schaufhausen
Lucerne
Secheron
Lyons
Vienne
Lyons
Grenoble
St. Marcellin
Valence
Montelimart
Orange
Avignon
Aix
Marseilles
Toulon
Frejus
Cannes
Nice
Mentone
Ventimiglia
Oneglia
Noli
Voltri
Genoa.