Pleasure And Guilt On The Grand Tour by Chloe Chard
Travel Writing and Imaginative Geography 1600-1830
This insightful exploration delves into the complex emotions experienced by travelers during the 18th and 19th centuries as they embarked on the Grand Tour across Europe. It examines the intricate interplay between the pursuit of pleasure and the accompanying feelings of guilt, as travelers navigated cultural encounters, artistic appreciation, and personal indulgence. Through a rich tapestry of historical accounts, the narrative reveals how these journeys were not only about discovering new lands but also about confronting one's own moral and social values, ultimately shaping the travelers' identities and perceptions of the world.
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- 1999
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- 256
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- English
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