Roman Holidays And Others

Roman Holidays and Others is a collection of essays and travelogues written by William Dean Howells, an American author and literary critic. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Howells' travels in Italy, particularly in Rome, during the late 1800s. In these essays, Howells provides vivid descriptions of the city's landmarks, art, and culture, as well as his personal experiences and observations.The second part of the book contains essays on various topics, including literature, art, and politics. Howells' keen insights and thoughtful commentary on these subjects make for a compelling read, and his writing is characterized by a wit and humor that is both engaging and insightful.Overall, Roman Holidays and Others is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of America's most important literary figures. Howells' writing is both informative and entertaining, and his observations on life, art, and culture are as relevant today as they were when he wrote them over a century ago.My visit to the Roman Forum when the Genius Loci verified to my ignorance and the intelligence of my companions the well-conjectured site of the Temple of Jupiter Stator was not the first nor yet the second visit I had paid the place. There had been intermediate mornings when I met two friends there, indefinitely more instructed, with whom I sauntered from point to point, preying upon their knowledge for my emotion concerning each. Information is an excellent thing--in others; and but for these friends I should not now be able to say that this mouldering heap of brickwork, rather than that, was Julius Caesar's house; or just where it was that Antony made his oration over the waxen effigy which served him for Caesar's body.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.