""Conversations in Rome"" is a book written by William Ellery Channing in 1847. The book revolves around a series of conversations that took place between an artist, a Catholic, and a critic in Rome. The three characters discuss a wide range of topics, including religion, art, philosophy, and politics. The artist, who is a Protestant, shares his views on the role of art in society and how it can be used to express religious beliefs. The Catholic,...