Italian Hours
by Henry James
- First published
- 1909
- Reading level
- Fairly demanding
- Price
- Free
About the book
"Italian Hours" by Henry James is a collection of travel essays published in 1909. Gathering observations from nearly forty years of visiting Italy, James explores Venice, Rome, Florence, and lesser-known cities with deep affection and keen insight. He celebrates Italian beauty, art, and life while acknowledging material hardships faced by its people. The extensively revised essays reveal James as both passionate admirer and thoughtful observer, capturing what he calls "the luxury of loving Italy" through vivid sketches of neighborhoods, landscapes, and cultural treasures.
- Italy
- James, Henry, 1843-1916
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #6354. Italian Hours on Wikipedia.
