{"product_id":"9788417930417","title":"ROME AND NAPLES","description":"\u003ch2\u003eROME AND NAPLES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume collects Mark Twain's impressions during his trip to the two great historical capitals of Italy: Rome and Naples. Through a keen gaze and a direct style, the author offers us a vivid portrait of the monuments, customs, and character of their people. The reader will find a classic travel chronicle that combines observation of the urban landscape with reflection on the weight of history, all narrated with the characteristic prose of one of the great American writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book chronicles Mark Twain's wanderings through Rome and Naples, offering a personal and detailed vision of their main landmarks. From the dome of Saint Peter's, the author describes the panorama of the Eternal City: Castel Sant'Angelo, the Colosseum, the seven hills, and the Tiber, as well as the countryside that stretches to the mountains, dotted with ruins and aqueducts. Through these pages, the reader witnesses the contemplation of the remains of a city that, in its splendor, housed four million souls. The work is a direct testimony of the fascination that the history and monumentality of these cities exert on a 19th-century traveler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTravel and discovery of the Italian cities of Rome and Naples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReflection on the history and grandeur of ancient Rome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eObservation of daily life, the urban landscape, and the monuments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eClassic travel chronicle with a personal and descriptive approach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for readers interested in classic travel literature, especially those who wish to know the vision of a renowned author on two of Italy's most emblematic cities. It is also suitable for those who appreciate historical chronicles and detailed descriptions of places and monuments, as well as for followers of Mark Twain's work who want to discover a lesser-known facet of his literary production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique and personal perspective from Mark Twain on Rome and Naples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVivid and detailed descriptions of monuments and urban landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the historical and cultural atmosphere of two great capitals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA travel testimonial by a fundamental author of world literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Mark Twain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Casimiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Travel and holidays, Travel literature, Classic travel literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Cities and places\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: November 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 99 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a concise edition that recovers the gaze of a classic of American literature on two universal destinations. The work is of interest to the reader looking for a brief but substantial read, where Twain's prose offers a counterpoint between the greatness of the past and the observation of the present. It is a suitable title for collectors of travel literature and for those who wish for a literary approach to Rome and Naples from a historical and personal perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407377916251,"sku":"9788417930417","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841793041.jpg?v=1781853811","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417930417","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}