{"product_id":"9788417930820","title":"NAPLES","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNAPLES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this brief yet intense travelogue, Gustave Flaubert offers us his view of Naples, the great capital of Southern Europe. Through these pages, the reader discovers a city that the author perceives as a living museum and a conservatory of Antiquity, where the history of the Roman Empire remains latent. More than a simple itinerary, the text is a reflection on art, civilization, and the weight of the past, written with the precise and evocative prose of one of the masters of French literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book collects Gustave Flaubert's impressions during his visit to Naples. Far from being a conventional tourist guide, the work immerses itself in the subjective experience of a cultured 19th-century traveler. For Flaubert, Italy is above all a museum, an ancient conservatory where the vestiges of a prestigious history are found. Naples thus becomes the stage where the author confronts contemporary reality with the grandeur of the Roman past. The narrative dwells on monuments, ruins, and works of art, but also on the atmosphere and character of the city, offering a vision that combines erudition with literary sensitivity. It is the portrait of a city seen through the eyes of a writer searching for the traces of classical civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTravel as an aesthetic and cultural experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe persistence of the classical world in 19th-century Italy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe romantic traveler's gaze on art and history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe city of Naples as a synthesis of civilization and decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTravel literature as a genre of introspection and knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in classic travel literature, admirers of Gustave Flaubert, and those who wish to know the vision of a great writer regarding one of the most fascinating cities in Europe. It will also be of interest to those seeking a brief yet substantial read that combines historical erudition with literary sensitivity. It is an ideal work for cultured travelers and lovers of 19th-century French prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective of Naples through the eyes of a master of world literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound reflection on the relationship between the traveler, art, and history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA brief and concentrated text, perfect for an enriching read in a short time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover a lesser-known facet of Gustave Flaubert: that of the traveler and chronicler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary experience that transcends simple geographical description to delve into the soul of a city.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Gustave Flaubert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Casimiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: French\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Travel literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Casimiro en Frances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: February 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 119 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNAPLES is a minor work within Flaubert's production, but precisely for that reason, it offers a more intimate and personal look at the author. Its main interest lies in the quality of the prose and the writer's ability to capture the essence of a place through historical memory and artistic sensitivity. For the modern reader, it acts as a gateway to the 19th-century traveler's sensibility and an opportunity to rediscover Naples from a literary and cultured perspective. It is a recommended read for those who value travel as an intellectual experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407382667611,"sku":"9788417930820","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841793082.jpg?v=1781853967","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417930820","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}