Christ in Italy: Being the Adventures of a Maverick Among Masterpieces (1912)

Christ in Italy: Being the Adventures of a Maverick Among Masterpieces (1912) is a travelogue written by Mary Hunter Austin. The book chronicles her journey through Italy, where she explores the country's art and architecture, as well as its religious and cultural history. Austin's writing is marked by her unique perspective as a ""maverick"" traveler, unencumbered by the conventions of traditional tourism. She brings a fresh eye to the works of art she encounters, interpreting them through her own spiritual and philosophical beliefs. Throughout the book, Austin also reflects on her own personal journey, exploring themes of identity, faith, and self-discovery. As a result, Christ in Italy offers not only a vivid portrait of Italy's cultural treasures, but also a deeply personal meditation on the meaning of art and life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.