Earthwork out of Tuscany: Being Impressions and Translations of Maurice Hewlett
by Maurice Hewlett (1861–1923)
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"Earthwork out of Tuscany: Being Impressions and Translations" by Maurice Hewlett is a collection of essays and reflections written in the late 19th century. The work captures the author's impressions of Italy, particularly Tuscany, exploring its landscapes, culture, and art with poetic appreciation and philosophical musings. Through vivid imagery and insightful commentary, Hewlett conveys his deep admiration for the region, drawing connections between its beauty and the artistic expressions it inspires. At the start of the narrative, Hewlett shares his initial experiences upon arriving in Florence, describing the journey from Milan and the enchanting atmosphere of the city as dawn approaches. He illustrates the sights and sounds of the bustling market, the rustic charm of Tuscany, and the tantalizing hues of the landscape. While recounting his impressions, he reflects on the relationship between art and life, emphasizing that Tuscan art is deeply intertwined with the natural environment and cultural identity of its people. This opening sets the stage for Hewlett's exploration of Tuscany as not just a place of beauty, but as a living tapestry of historical and artistic significance that shapes the human experience.
- Art · Italy · Tuscany
- Tuscany (Italy) · Description and travel
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Chapter I
EYE OF ITALY
[Footnote: My thanks are due to the Editor of Black and White for permission to reprint the substance of this essay.]
I have been here a few days only—perhaps a week: if it's impressionism you're after, the time is now or a year hence. For, in these things of three stages, two may be tolerable, the first clouding of the water with the wine's red fire, or the final resolution of the two into one humane consistence: the intermediate course is, like all times of process, brumous and hesitant. After a dinner in the white piazza, shrinking slowly to blue under the keen young moon's eye, watched over jealously by the frowning bulk of Brunelleschi's globe—after a dinner of pasta con brodo, veal cutlets, olives, and a bottle of right Barbèra, let me give you a pastel (this is the medium for such evanescences) of Florence herself. At present I only feel. No one should think—few people can—after dinner. Be patient therefore; suffer me thus far.
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This free edition of Earthwork out of Tuscany: Being Impressions and Translations of Maurice Hewlett by Maurice Hewlett comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #8858, released 2005-09-01. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Essays, Letters & Speeches, Travel Writing, Art.
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