Italian Hours

by Henry James

Overview

Italian Hours is a book with essays that James had written over nearly forty years about Italy. In this work, James details the "luxury of loving Italy" and Venice and Rome receive a longer and well-deserved treatment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788562022814
Publisher:	Iap - Information Age Pub. Inc.
Publication date:	08/12/2009
Pages:	210
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.44(d)

About the Author

Henry James (1843-1916), the son of the religious philosopher Henry James Sr. and brother of the psychologist and philosopher William James, published many important novels including Daisy Miller, The Wings of the Dove, The Golden Bowl, and The Ambassadors.

Date of Birth:

April 15, 1843

Date of Death:

February 28, 1916

Place of Birth:

New York, New York

Place of Death:

London, England

Education:

Attended school in France and Switzerland; Harvard Law School, 1862-63

Editorial Reviews

The 22 essays in Henry James's Italian hours represent a type of travel writing that provides a journey through time as much as over terrain. This first fully annotated edition presents unique insights into the way 19th-century Europe was rapidly changing during James's life as well as practical help for modern travellers to Italy. Lovingly edited, annotated, and introduced by John Auchard. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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