Venice Observed: The Stones Of Florence And Venice Observed (Digital Original) (Penguin Travel Library)

Synopsis

The #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Group takes readers on a captivating journey to one of the world&’s most celebrated cities. Mary McCarthy brings her novelist&’s unerring eye to a book that blends art, politics, religion, music, and history to create a living portrait of &“the world&’s loveliest city.&” Like a painter capturing the city&’s essence on canvas, McCarthy uses words to create stunning visuals that bring both the old and new Venice to enchanting life. From her apartment overlooking the garden of a palazzo, McCarthy takes us into the museums and monasteries of this city of canals and gondolas, Machiavelli and Tintoretto. And she reveals some little-known facts: Venetians love pets, but prefer cats to dogs; during World War II, the Allies captured the city with a fleet of gondolas; and without Napoleon, Venice wouldn&’t be what it is today. From the ancient roots of The Merchant of Venice&’s pound of flesh to the quotidian details of daily life, it&’s all here—the magnificent frescoes, the sublime music of Mozart, the virgins, and the saints. At once a comprehensive travelogue and a powerful piece of reportage, Venice Observed is a testimony of McCarthy&’s love affair with the City of Canals. This ebook features superb color reproductions of the works of Giorgione, Veronese, Titian, Canaletto, Guardo, Bellini, and Tiepolo, and an illustrated biography of Mary McCarthy including rare images from the author&’s estate.

Copyright:

1963

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

158 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781480441231

Publisher:

Open Road Media

Date of Addition:

11/29/24

Copyrighted By:

Mary Mccarthy

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Travel

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.