Italian Backgrounds (1905)

Italian Backgrounds is a collection of essays written by the renowned American author Edith Wharton in 1905. The book provides a detailed account of Wharton's travels throughout Italy and her observations of the country's culture, art, and history. The essays explore various aspects of Italian life, including the landscape, architecture, and customs, as well as the country's artistic and literary heritage. Wharton's writing is characterized by her keen eye for detail and her ability to capture the essence of a place through her descriptions. Italian Backgrounds is a must-read for anyone interested in Italian culture and history, as well as for fans of Wharton's writing.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.