North Americans who travel to Europe for the first time should include significant time in Italy on their itinerary
To develop an appreciation of a continent that goes beyond the mere accumulation of impressions, one needs to acquire a thorough knowledge of at least one country, and North Americans seem to find it easier to get to know Italy than other European countries
Edith Wharton is the most accessible of the classical U. S. writers. So in order to provide a superb introduction to U. S. literature, a class should emphasize her work while also studying the works of others.