Levina Buoncuore Urbino facts for kids

Levina Buoncuore Urbino (who passed away in 1888) was an American writer and translator. She lived near Boston, Massachusetts, in the 1800s. She wrote many books, including a travel journal called An American Woman in Europe. This book shared her adventures in Europe from 1866 to 1869. Levina also wrote books for children and a guide about art techniques. Sometimes, she used different pen names like L. Boncoeur or L. B. Cuore.

Her husband, S.R. Urbino, was a bookseller. He published books about foreign languages and literature. Levina was also involved in helping others. She was an officer for the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. She also supported the New England Hospital for Women and Children. This hospital helped women and children get medical care.

Books by Levina Urbino

Levina Urbino wrote and translated many interesting books. Here are some of her works:

Travel and Art Guides

• An American Woman in Europe: This book was her journal from two and a half years of travel. She visited Germany, Switzerland, France, and Italy. It was published in 1869.
• Art recreations: This guide was co-written with Henry Day. It taught people about pencil drawing, oil painting, and watercolor painting. It also shared tips for preparing art materials. This book was published in 1869 and had many illustrations.

Books for Children

• Sunshine in the palace and cottage: This book explored different lives, both rich and poor. It was published in 1854.
• Miss Kate: or, the village teacher: This story was about a true character, a village teacher. It was published in 1854.
• The home angel: This book was published in 1858.
• L'instructeur de l'enfrance: This was a first book for children. It was written in French and published in 1864. Levina used her pen name L. Boncoeur for this book.

Other Works and Translations

• Dictation exercises: Levina co-wrote this book with E.M. Sewell in 1867.
• Italian conversation-grammar: This book helped people learn Italian. It was published in 1870. Levina used her pen name L.B. Cuore for this one.
• Biographical sketches of eminent musical composers: This book shared short life stories of famous music composers. It was published in 1876 by Oliver Ditson.
• The old masters: The princes of art: Levina translated this book from French. It was originally written by Céline Fallet. The book was about famous painters, sculptors, and engravers. It was published in 1870.