An Appendix To The Account Of Italy, In Answer To Samuel Sharp, Esq; By Joseph Baretti - Softcover

Giuseppe Marco Antonio Baretti

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0371963672 ISBN 13: 9780371963678

Publisher: HardPress, 2021

Synopsis

An Appendix To The Account Of Italy, In Answer To Samuel Sharp, Esq; By Joseph Baretti — Giuseppe Marco Antonio Baretti. This work is a polemical appendix in which Baretti defends his Account of Italy against Samuel Sharp’s Letters from Italy and his Apology. He argues for a balanced portrayal of Italians, contends with the methods and motives behind Sharp’s criticism, and defends the integrity of his narrative, which blends factual reportage with political, moral, and philosophical commentary. The text discusses the use of satire and fictional characters in Sharp’s work, the limits of travel writing, and Baretti’s own experience in Italy, including long residence in Venice and immersion in Italian culture. He defends his linguistic and cultural judgments, addresses accusations of national prejudice, and asserts a commitment to truth and fair treatment of both English and Italian subjects. The Appendix also provides reflections on liberty, government, and the role of the traveller-writer in cross-cultural understanding.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0371963672
• ISBN 13: 9780371963678
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 70