The Victorian Visitors

Culture Shock in Nineteenth-Century Britain

Autori

• Rupert Christiansen

Parametri

• 288 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Epoca Vittoriana
• Mappe e viaggi
• Saggistica
• Storia
• Turismo / Viaggi

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The book offers a captivating exploration of early-nineteenth-century London through the eyes of its notable visitors, revealing the dynamic cultural exchanges that shaped the era. It highlights encounters with figures like the French artist Gericault and composer Richard Wagner, showcasing their interactions with British society and the vibrant life of the city. Through humorous and insightful anecdotes, it challenges traditional views of Victorian England, presenting a lively portrait of a metropolis teeming with creativity and social complexity.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2002

(In brossura)