Italian Yesterdays, vol. 1

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fraser, Hugh, Mrs., 1851-1922

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Italian Yesterdays, vol. 1" by Mrs. Hugh Fraser is a historical memoir written in the early 20th century. This work intertwines personal reflections and experiences with vivid accounts of Rome's rich past, exploring both legendary figures such as Romulus and Remus and the lives of significant early Christian saints like St. Peter. The author aims to connect modern readers with the grandeur of Rome's history through engaging storytelling and rich details. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Fraser's exploration of her deep affinity for Rome and its past, conveying feelings of nostalgia and reverence. She begins by reflecting on her childhood impressions of the city, likening her relationship with Rome to that of a cherished parent. The text then delves into the origins of Rome, recalling the migration of the Alban shepherds and the mythical tales surrounding the city's foundation. Fraser emphasizes Rome's ongoing influence across history, culminating in the rich tapestry of its legendary and historical figures, creating an intimate portrait of both the city and its storied past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Impressions of early Rome

Reminiscences of modern Rome

Last days of the Apostles

Roman yesterdays

A feudal villa

A Church pilgrimage

The later Emperors

The end of the pilgrimage

St. Cecilia

Martyrdom of St. Cecilia

the Church under Constantine

Story of Alaric

The Sphinx of French history

Truth of the iron mask

A "cause célèbre"

Eustochia

A sketch of Verona

The bravi of Venice

Legendary Venice

A doge's life

"The wedding of the sea"

War with Genoa.

Credits:

Produced by Charlene Taylor, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 53.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-08-01