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Glimpses of Italian society in the eighteenth century

Hester Lynch Piozzi

Glimpses of Italian society in the eighteenth century

Glimpses of Italian society in the eighteenth century

Hester Lynch Piozzi

Glimpses of Italian Society in the Eighteenth Century is a selection from Hester Lynch Piozzi's 'Observations and Reflections Made in the Course of a Journey Through France, Italy, and Germany,' first published in 1789. The work offers vivid and personal insights into Italian society during the 18th century, reflecting Piozzi's experiences as a prominent hostess and friend to notable figures like Dr. Samuel Johnson. This collection is notable for its firsthand perspective on cultural and social dynamics of the time.

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