The Englishwoman in Italy Impressions of life in the Roman states and Sardinia, during a ten years' residence

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Unwillingness of the Italians to speak on serious topics—Indifference of the majority to literature—Reasons for discouraging the cultivation of female intellect—The Marchesa Gentilina relates her convent experiences—Admiration of English domestic life 176