| Author |
Smith, Francis Hopkinson, 1838-1915 |
| LoC No. |
04017310
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| Title |
Gondola days
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| Original Publication |
Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1897.
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| Note |
Illustrated by the author.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
An arrival -- Gondola days -- Along the Riva -- The Piazza of San Marco -- In an old garden -- Among the fishermen -- A gondola race -- Some Venetian caffès -- On the hotel steps -- Open-air markets -- On rainy days -- Legacies of the past -- Life in the streets -- Night in Venice.
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| Credits |
D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Gondola Days" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book offers a vivid portrayal of Venice, capturing the charm and essence of the city through the eyes of a narrator who experiences its beauty and romance firsthand. The narrative explores both the idyllic aspects of Venice, with its canals and gondolas, and the sense of nostalgia that the city evokes. At the start of the book, the narrator recounts his arrival in Venice, describing the mix of excitement and disillusionment that accompanies the long-anticipated journey to the legendary city. He vividly depicts the transformative moment when he first sees the bustling scene at the boat landing, filled with gondoliers and colorful figures, contrasting it with the fantasies of his childhood imagination. As he embarks on his first gondola ride, the narrator reflects on the grandeur of the city, taking in the sights and sounds, and begins to appreciate the underlying beauty of Venice as a place that transcends mere architectural splendor, weaving in the daily life and culture of its residents. Through his experiences, the reader is invited to see Venice through an affectionate lens, immersing themselves in its magical ambiance and rich history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
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| Subject |
Venice (Italy) -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71528 |
| Release Date |
Aug 31, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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