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Memories of London
Edmondo de Amicis
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Description for Memories of London
Hardcover. As a first-time visitor to London, De Amicis was awestruck by the bustle and magnificence of the Victorian metropolis and wrote a number of sketches in his trademark witty, observational style, which made him one of the best-selling travel writers of his age. First ever translation into English. Translator(s): Parkin, Stephen. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JH; WTLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 141 x 19. Weight in Grams: 300.
As a first-time visitor to London, De Amicis was awestruck by the bustle and magnificence of the Victorian metropolis and wrote a number of sketches in his trademark witty, observational style, which made him one of the best-selling travel writers of his age. Originally conceived as a series of newspaper articles and later published in volume form, De Amici's 'Memories of London' brings back to life all the bygone charm of the capital of the British Empire. De Amici's impressions are paired here with a piece written by one of his contemporaries, the French writer Louis Laurent Simonin, which leaves ... Read more
As a first-time visitor to London, De Amicis was awestruck by the bustle and magnificence of the Victorian metropolis and wrote a number of sketches in his trademark witty, observational style, which made him one of the best-selling travel writers of his age. Originally conceived as a series of newspaper articles and later published in volume form, De Amici's 'Memories of London' brings back to life all the bygone charm of the capital of the British Empire. De Amici's impressions are paired here with a piece written by one of his contemporaries, the French writer Louis Laurent Simonin, which leaves ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Alma Classics
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Richmond, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847493262
SKU
V9781847493262
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About Edmondo de Amicis
The poet, novelist and travel writer Edmondo de Amicis (1846–1908) began his career as a soldier, before switching to journalism. He is now best remembered for his collection of children’s stories Heart of a Boy.
Reviews for Memories of London
[De Amicis] recounts his adventures in the capital with a relish and perspicacity that still resonates today.
The Good Book Guide
His descriptions of London in the 1870s have so many parallels today, even if there are not so many oyster shells lying about.
TLS
The Good Book Guide
His descriptions of London in the 1870s have so many parallels today, even if there are not so many oyster shells lying about.
TLS