Italian HoursOf all James' travel writings, this volume holds the most pleasure for the reader -- as a warm, careful introduction to a beloved country, as a happy experience shared, and as one of the world's great examples of expository writing. |
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VENICE | 1 |
AN EARLY IMPRESSION | 53 |
TWO OLD HOUSES AND THREE YOUNG WOMEN | 64 |
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