“From the moment a New Yorker is confronted with almost any large city of Europe, it is impossible for him to pretend to himself that his own city is anything other than an unscrupulous real-estate speculation”
Quote by Edmund Wilson
Work
Europe without Baedeker: sketches among the ruins of Italy, Greece and England, together with, Notes from a European diary, 1963-1964
The text offers a glimpse into the author's experiences and insights during their travels across Europe, focusing on Italy, Greece, and England. It includes both sketches and written notes, capturing the essence of the destinations visited and the author's impressions of the period. more
Author
Edmund Wilson
Edmund Wilson was a prominent American literary critic and writer of the 20th century. His works spanned various genres including literary criticism, fiction, biography, and prose, and had a profound impact on American literature of the 20th century. more
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