Portraits Of Places (1885) - Henry James - Bog

Portraits of Places is a collection of travel essays written by American author Henry James in 1885. The book features 12 essays that describe James' experiences and observations during his travels to various European cities and regions, including Venice, Paris, London, and the English countryside. Each essay is a vivid and detailed portrait of the place, its people, and its culture, as seen through James' keen eye and literary sensibility. He explores the history, architecture, art, and social customs of each place, while also reflecting on his own impressions and emotions. The essays in Portraits of Places are written in James' signature style, characterized by his sophisticated prose, subtle irony, and psychological insights. They offer a unique perspective on Europe in the late 19th century, and provide a glimpse into the mind of one of America's most celebrated writers. Overall, Portraits of Places is a fascinating and insightful book that will appeal to anyone interested in travel, literature, and cultural history.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.