English Travellers Of The Renaissance - Softcover

Howard, Clare

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9354842216 ISBN 13: 9789354842214

Verlag: Alpha Editions, 2021

Inhaltsangabe

A 1-2 line hook will draw you into a window onto a world of roads, rivers and riversides where ideas travelled as boldly as people do. English Travellers Of The Renaissance gathers a lucid, vividly narrated slice of early modern travel writing, a historical travelogue collection that opens Europe with fresh eyes. Clare Howard curates a restorative, accessible edition that lets the voices of sixteenth-century travellers speak across centuries: observations, glimpses of Italy and England routes, and rich cultural exchange insights woven into everyday journeys. This is more than a literary sampler; it is a scholarly study resource that clarifies how travel, curiosity and discovery shaped literature, society and perception. The book's value lies in its form and themes: intimate narratives aligned with broad historical currents, inviting both casual readers and classic-literature collectors to reflect on how early modern travel essays shaped European travel literature. Its significance endures as a touchstone for understanding how movement across borders informed art, science and daily life in Renaissance Europe. For those seeking a thoughtful, well-contextualised reading experience, this collection offers a lucid doorway to renaissance travel writers and the larger conversation of travel writing and exploration. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9354842216
• ISBN 13: 9789354842214
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 132
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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