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IN 1947 A YOUNG AMERICAN woman named Eleanor Clark went to Rome on a Guggenheim fellowship to write a novel. But Rome had its way with her, the novel was abandoned, and what followed was not a novel but a series of sketches of Roman life written mostly between 1948 and 1951. This new edition of the essential classic Rome and a Villa includes an evocative introduction by the preeminent translator William Weaver, who was close friends with the author and often wandered the city with her during the years she was working on the book.Once in Rome, the foreign writer or artist, over the course of weeks, months, or years, begins to lose ambition, to lose a sense of urgency, to lose even a sense of self. What once seemed allconsuming is swallowed up by Rome itself; by the pace of life, by the fatalism of the Roman people, to whom everything and nothing matters, by the sheer historic weight and scale of the place. Rome is life itself messy, random, anarchic, comical one moment, tragic the next, and above all, seductive.Clark pays special attention to Roman art and architecture. In the book's midsection she looks at Hadrian's Villa an enormous, unfinished palace as a metaphor for the city itself: decaying, imperial, shabby, but capable of inducing an overwhelming dreaminess in its visitors. The book's final chapter, written for an updated edition in 1974, is a lovely portrait of the socalled Protestant cemetery where both Keats and Shelley are buried, along with other foreign notables.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Rome and a Villa'? A: 'Rome and a Villa' explores the transformative experience of a foreign writer in Rome, highlighting how the city influences personal ambition and identity.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Rome and a Villa'? A: The author of 'Rome and a Villa' is Eleanor Clark, an American writer known for her keen observations of Roman life.
- Q: What type of book is 'Rome and a Villa'? A: 'Rome and a Villa' is a collection of sketches that reflect the author's experiences and observations in Rome, rather than a traditional novel.
- Q: When was 'Rome and a Villa' published? A: 'Rome and a Villa' was published on February 5, 2000.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition, which means it may show signs of wear but is still functional.
- Q: How many pages does 'Rome and a Villa' have? A: 'Rome and a Villa' has a total of 450 pages.
- Q: Is 'Rome and a Villa' available in hardcover? A: 'Rome and a Villa' is available in paperback format, and there is no mention of a hardcover edition in this listing.
- Q: Does 'Rome and a Villa' include illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not specify if 'Rome and a Villa' includes illustrations or photographs.
- Q: What kind of insights can I expect from 'Rome and a Villa'? A: Readers can expect insights into Roman art, architecture, and the cultural atmosphere of Rome during the late 1940s and early 1950s.
- Q: Who wrote the introduction for this edition of 'Rome and a Villa'? A: The introduction for this edition of 'Rome and a Villa' is written by William Weaver, a renowned translator and friend of the author.