A Little Tour In France; Henry James on Italy; English Hours
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloths/boards in good condition. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. This appears to be part of a set or collection — three matching volumes are present: "A Little Tour in France," "Henry James on Italy," and "English Hours," all by Henry James, uniform in format and binding style.
A Little Tour in France" chronicles Henry James's leisurely 1882 journey through the French provinces, presenting vivid observations on cathedrals, châteaux, and provincial life that reveal his sharp eye for architecture, history, and character. "Henry James on Italy" gathers the author's travel essays on Italian cities and landscapes, detailing his impressions of Rome, Venice, and Florence while illustrating the profound influence Italian art and culture exerted on his literary imagination. "English Hours" presents James's affectionate outsider's portrait of Victorian England, capturing London's fog-bound streets, country houses, and rural landscapes to argue for the enduring charm and eccentricity of English life and manners.
Author: Henry James
Format: Hardback
Published: 1987, Barrie & Jenkins; Sidgwick & Jackson
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloths/boards in good condition. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. This appears to be part of a set or collection — three matching volumes are present: "A Little Tour in France," "Henry James on Italy," and "English Hours," all by Henry James, uniform in format and binding style.
A Little Tour in France" chronicles Henry James's leisurely 1882 journey through the French provinces, presenting vivid observations on cathedrals, châteaux, and provincial life that reveal his sharp eye for architecture, history, and character. "Henry James on Italy" gathers the author's travel essays on Italian cities and landscapes, detailing his impressions of Rome, Venice, and Florence while illustrating the profound influence Italian art and culture exerted on his literary imagination. "English Hours" presents James's affectionate outsider's portrait of Victorian England, capturing London's fog-bound streets, country houses, and rural landscapes to argue for the enduring charm and eccentricity of English life and manners.