This compilation features Thomas Crane's original translations of Italian folk stories, offering fresh insights through new critical analysis. It serves as a significant reintroduction to this literature, highlighting the cultural and narrative richness of these tales.
This beautifully illustrated and thoughtfully written work explores the ways in which art can shape and inform the taste of its viewers. Drawing on examples from a range of historical periods and artistic styles, the authors argue that art has the power to influence not only individual preferences but also broader cultural norms. Rich in insights and visual splendor, this book is a must-read for art historians, aestheticians, and anyone interested in the relationship between art and society.
Una dolce storia di bambini in vacanza in Francia con il papà vedovo e la Tata. Pubblicato per la prima volta nel 1882, il libro presenta personaggi affascinanti e viene raccontato in versi da vari autori. Illustrazioni di artisti vittoriani arricchiscono questa opera, un regalo prezioso per tutti i viaggiatori di fiabe.