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Author: Donna Leon Publisher: Open Road + Grove/Atlantic ISBN: 0802194036 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 201
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A collection of “entertaining . . . unapologetically opinionated” essays from the New York Times–bestselling author of the Commissario Guido Brunetti novels (The New York Times). Donna Leon has won legions of fans and waves of critical acclaim for her international bestselling mystery series featuring Venetian Commissario Guido Brunetti—not only for her intricate plots and gripping narratives, but for her insight into the culture, politics, family-life, and history of Venice. But outside of her mystery novels, Leon has also been writing essays on Venetian life and related topics for years. In My Venice and Other Essays, the best of these essays are collected: more than fifty charming and insightful works ranging in topic from battles over garbage in the canals to the troubles with rehabbing Venetian real estate. Leon shares episodes from her life, explores her love of opera, and recounts tales from in and around her country house in the mountains. With pointed observations and humor, she also explores her family history, her former life in New Jersey, and the idea of the “Italian man.” Sure to please longtime Leon fans as well as anyone who appreciates the wit and wisdom of a master wordsmith, this volume offers “an intriguing glimpse at the strong views of an exceptionally interesting and entertaining novelist” (The Seattle Times).
Author: Donna Leon Publisher: Open Road + Grove/Atlantic ISBN: 0802194036 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 201
Book Description
A collection of “entertaining . . . unapologetically opinionated” essays from the New York Times–bestselling author of the Commissario Guido Brunetti novels (The New York Times). Donna Leon has won legions of fans and waves of critical acclaim for her international bestselling mystery series featuring Venetian Commissario Guido Brunetti—not only for her intricate plots and gripping narratives, but for her insight into the culture, politics, family-life, and history of Venice. But outside of her mystery novels, Leon has also been writing essays on Venetian life and related topics for years. In My Venice and Other Essays, the best of these essays are collected: more than fifty charming and insightful works ranging in topic from battles over garbage in the canals to the troubles with rehabbing Venetian real estate. Leon shares episodes from her life, explores her love of opera, and recounts tales from in and around her country house in the mountains. With pointed observations and humor, she also explores her family history, her former life in New Jersey, and the idea of the “Italian man.” Sure to please longtime Leon fans as well as anyone who appreciates the wit and wisdom of a master wordsmith, this volume offers “an intriguing glimpse at the strong views of an exceptionally interesting and entertaining novelist” (The Seattle Times).
Author: Elisabetta Baldisserotto Publisher: Comma Press ISBN: 191269753X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 182
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An inspector rages against the announcement that police HQ is to relocate – the way so many of the city’s residents already have – to the mainland... An aspiring author struggles with the inexorable creep of rentalisation that has forced him to share his apartment, and life, with ‘global pilgrims’... An ageing painter rails against the liberties taken by tourists, but finds his anger undermined by his own childhood memories of the place... The Venice presented in these stories is a far cry from the ‘impossibly beautiful’, frozen-in-time city so familiar to the thousands who flock there every year – a city about which, Henry James once wrote, ‘there is nothing new to be said.’ Instead, they represent the other Venice, the one tourists rarely see: the real, everyday city that Venetians have to live and work in. Rather than a city in stasis, we see it at a crossroads, fighting to regain its radical, working-class soul, regretting the policies that have seen it turn slowly into a theme park, and taking the pandemic as an opportunity to rethink what kind of city it wants to be.
Author: Margaret Plant Publisher: Yale University Press ISBN: 9780300083866 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 576
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Margaret Plant presents a wide-ranging cultural history of the city from the fall of the Republic in 1797, until 1997, showing how it has changed and adapted and how perceptions of it have shaped its reality.
Author: Salvatore Ciriacono Publisher: Berghahn Books ISBN: 1845450655 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 318
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A fundamental natural resource, water and its use not only reflect "modes of production" but also that complex interplay between resources and their exploitation (and domination) by various social agents, who in their turn are inevitably influenced by the abundance or rarity of water supplies. Focusing on scientific, social and economic issues from the 16th to the 19th century, the author, one of Italy's leading historians in this field, looks at the innumerable conflicts that arose over water resources and the environmental impact of projects intended to control them. Venice and Holland are undoubtedly the two most fascinating cases of societies "built on water," with the conquest of vast expanses of marshland - either inland or on the coast (the Dutch polders or the Venetian lagoon) – not only stimulating agricultural production, but also nurturing a deeply-felt relationship between the local populations and the element of water itself. The author rounds off his study by looking at the influence the hydraulic technology developed in Holland would have on many European countries (France, England and Germany in particular) and at questions raised by contemporaries about the environmental impact of agricultural progress and its effects upon the social-economic equilibria within the communities concerned.
Author: Clara Erskine Clement Waters Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan ISBN: Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 317
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Venice: The Queen of the Adriatic by Clara Erskine Clement Waters Explore the enchanting city of Venice through the vivid pages of Venice: The Queen of the Adriatic by Clara Erskine Clement Waters. This captivating book offers a detailed and evocative portrait of one of the world's most iconic cities, celebrated for its unique charm and rich history. In Venice: The Queen of the Adriatic, Waters takes readers on a journey through the winding canals, majestic architecture, and storied past of Venice. With her insightful narrative, she paints a picture of a city that has long captivated the imagination of travelers and artists alike. The book delves into Venice's illustrious history, from its origins as a humble lagoon settlement to its rise as a powerful maritime republic. Waters provides a fascinating account of the city's architectural marvels, including the stunning Basilica di San Marco, the imposing Doge's Palace, and the intricate network of canals that define Venice's landscape. Beyond the architectural and historical aspects, Waters captures the essence of Venice's vibrant culture and its influence on art, music, and literature. Her descriptions bring to life the city's unique atmosphere, from the bustling Piazza San Marco to the serene gondola rides along its waterways. Venice: The Queen of the Adriatic is a treasure trove of information for anyone intrigued by this romantic and historically rich city. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a reader with a passion for history and culture, this book provides an immersive experience that transports you to the heart of Venice. Discover the magic of Venice through Clara Erskine Clement Waters' eloquent prose and vivid descriptions. Order your copy of Venice: The Queen of the Adriatic today and embark on a literary journey to one of the most mesmerizing cities in the world.
Author: Umberto Fortis Publisher: Assouline Publishing ISBN: 1614280525 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 6
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Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the founding of the Venice Ghetto, this magnificent hand-bound Ultimate Collection volume introduces readers to the beauty and historical and spiritual significance of the five principal synagogues in Venice, the most important markers of Jewish faith and culture in the Most Serene Republic. Behind the walls of the Ghetto, Venetian Jews expressed strong ties to the traditions of their forefathers in constructing these beautiful places of worship. The architecture, furnishings, and decorations blended the memory of their different countries of origin with traditions of Venetian artistic culture, bequeathing the City on the Lagoon enduring monuments of unparalleled eminence that remain sites of reverence and admiration.
Author: Donna Leon
Author: Donna Leon
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