Bibliograph

Venice, a literary guide for travellers, Marie-José Gransard

Type

Label

Venice, a literary guide for travellers, Marie-José Gransard

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 306-310) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Venice

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1085159633

Responsibility statement

Marie-José Gransard

Series statement

Literary guides for travellers

Sub title

a literary guide for travellers

Summary

In this riveting guide to literary Venice, the author uncovers the city's myriad of secrets, revealing how every floating palace, gilded church and bustling square is imbued with the lives and creations of those who were inspired by the city, which still echoes with their voices

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Faith, art and politics -- Haven and inspiration -- Illusion and disillusion -- The grand tour -- Lust and love -- Death and mystery -- Venetian words and phrases -- People and their Venetian locations -- Chronology

Target audience

adult

Creator