Atene nella letteratura di viaggio del primo Novecento
In contrast to the rise of naturalist currents in the late 19th century, also
in anti-symbolist function, Maurras and Barrès devote attention to the
cultural traditions of Europe, rediscovering, in their travel reports, the
value and meaning of the Classic. The two writers set themselves to
deduce this concept from the comparison between the archaeological
remains, the ancient texts and the cultural and political needs of their
present. Through their reflections, they strive to determine both the