Italian Backgrounds (1905)

Italian Backgrounds is a non-fiction book written by Edith Wharton and published in 1905. The book is a collection of essays on the art, architecture, and history of Italy. Wharton, who had a deep appreciation for Italian culture, provides readers with an in-depth look at the country's artistic heritage, from the Renaissance to the Baroque period. The book is divided into six sections, each focusing on a different aspect of Italian culture, including Italian gardens, Italian villas, and Italian cities. Wharton's writing is rich and descriptive, and she brings to life the beauty and grandeur of Italy's artistic treasures. Italian Backgrounds is a must-read for anyone interested in Italian art and culture, and for those who appreciate the beauty of the Italian landscape.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.