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Venice :

by Sollers, Philippe
Additional authors: Radinowicz, David -- Translator | Simoen, Jean Claude -- Ed. | Bavoillot, Ghislaine -- Ed.
Edition statement:English-language edition. Published by : Plon & Flammarion (Paris) Physical details: 249 pages : color illustrations, color maps, color portraits ; 25 cm ISBN:9782080202130; 2080202138. ISSN:978208020
Subject(s): Artists -- Italy -- Venice | Musicians -- Italy -- Venice | Authors | Artists. | Civilization. | Intellectual life. | Musicians. | Venice (Italy) -- History. | Venice (Italy) -- Civilization. | Venice (Italy) -- Intellectual life. | Venice (Italy) | Italy -- Venice. | History. | Miscellanea.
Year: 2014
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"This book is an abridged and illustrated edition of the original work [Dictionnaire amoureux de Venise, version illustree] published in French by Editions Plon in 2004"--Colophon.

A floating, fairytale city, Venice's exquisite beauty has enchanted travelers for centuries. A world capital for romance, the Queen of the Adriatic is renowned for its ornate Gothic architecture and charming waterways. Celebrated author Philippe Sollers is the perfect guide to the city's rich cultural heritage: from Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice to the iconic gondolas that populate the Grand Canal, from the magnificent baroque dome of the Salute to the innovative international film festival, the Mostra. A source of inspiration for all creative arts, Venice has beguiled painters from Tintoretto to Monet, authors from Ezra Pound to Ernest Hemingway, and musicians from Vivaldi to Stravinsky. Lord Byron wrote Don Juan here and Casanova cemented his licentious reputation in the shadow of St. Marks Basilica. All are featured, along with literary quotes paying homage to the Serenissima, quality images, vivid anecdotes, and historical facts. This handsome volume is the ultimate invitation to explore the hidden splendors of this idyllic city.