A Landscape Painter - Henry James - Bog

A Landscape Painter by James, Henry is a novel that tells the story of a young American artist named Miriam Rooth who travels to Italy in the late 19th century to pursue her passion for painting landscapes. Miriam is accompanied by her friend and fellow artist, Nick Dormer, who is also from America.As the two artists explore the Italian countryside, they encounter a variety of interesting characters and experience a range of emotions. Miriam falls in love with an Italian nobleman named Prince Casamassima, while Nick becomes involved with a beautiful but troubled woman named Julia Dallow.Throughout the novel, James explores themes of love, art, and the clash of cultures. He also delves into the complexities of human relationships and the challenges that artists face in pursuing their passions.A Landscape Painter is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of Italy and the artistic spirit of the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone who loves art, literature, and travel.June 11th. Another day afoot and also afloat. I resolved this morning to leave this abominable little tavern. I can't stand my feather-bed another night. I determined to find some other prospect than the town-pump and the ""drug-store."" I questioned my host, after breakfast, as to the possibility of getting lodgings in any of the outlying farms and cottages. But my host either did not or would not know anything about the matter. So I resolved to wander forth and seek my fortune, to roam inquisitive through the neighborhood, and appeal to the indigenous sentiment of hospitality.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.