About “Italian Hours”

Henry James's essays in "Italian Hours" reflect his travels through Italy, focusing on cities such as Venice, Rome, and Florence. He portrays Italy as a beautiful but impoverished nation, expressing both admiration for its art, architecture, and landscape and concern over the hardship faced by many Italians, which led him to reflect on the moral implications of travel for aesthetic appreciation.

Book details

Published
1909
Latest edition
1909 · ISBN 9780140435078
ISBN
9780140435078

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How many pages is Italian Hours?

Italian Hours by Henry James has 416 pages.

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