In "Nights: Rome, Venice, in the Aesthetic Eighties; London, Paris, in the Fighting Nineties," Elizabeth Robins Pennell crafts a vivid tapestry of life in key European cities during the late 19th century. Through a series of enchanting essays, Pennell captures the spirit of the Aesthetic movement, showcasing its vibrant artists and thinkers while simultaneously juxtaposing it with the fervor of th...