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Italian Villas and Their Gardens

By Edith Wharton
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An illustrated regional survey of Italian country houses and their gardens, tracing their historical evolution from medieval enclosures to Renaissance terraces and emphasizing the interplay of architecture, water, marble, and evergreen planting over seasonal floriculture. It examines design principles and functional needs—views, steps, grottoes, fountains, and terraced layouts—and offers descriptive studies of notable villas across Florence, Siena, Rome, Genoa, Lombardy, and the Veneto, accompanied by drawings and photographs that document forms, spatial arrangements, and the relationship between house, garden, and surrounding landscape.

About the Author

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Edith Wharton

Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was an American novelist, short story writer, and designer, known for her keen observations of the American upper class and her exploration of social mores. Her most celebrated work, "The Age of Innocence," won the Pulitzer Prize in 1921 and reflects her critical perspective on the constraints of society. Wharton's literary contributions extend to various genres, including novels, poetry, and travel writing, with notable titles such as "Ethan Frome" and "A Motor-Flight Through France." Throughout her career, she adeptly navigated themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships, establishing her as a significant figure in American literature.

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