Venice

A Literary Guide for Travellers

Marie-José Gransard

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English

Bloomsbury
01 October 2019

Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers; Literary companions; Social & cultural history; Travel & holiday; Travel & holiday guides; Travel writing

Series: Literary Guides for Travellers

‘Memory's images, once they are fixed in words, are erased,’ Marco Polo said. ‘Perhaps I am afraid of losing Venice all at once, if I speak of it, or perhaps, speaking of other cities, I have already lost it, little by little.’ Italo Calvino, Invisible Cities

Venice, La Serenissima, is one of the most breathtaking cities in the world. A floating labyrinth; the world's greatest museum, frozen in time; a cultural jewel, slowly sinking into the lagoon from which it rose; tourist-trap, irresistible muse. From its earliest beginnings in the 7th century, Venice has been a magnetic centre of trade and culture, wealth and power and has acted as a crossroads for an array of religious pilgrims and refugees, diplomats, crusading armies and merchants. Later, its fabled beauty and reputation as a haven for freedom of expression seduced some of the most celebrated figures in history: artists such as Durer, Bellini and Turner; writers Dickens, Byron, Kafka, Poe, Rousseau, Thomas Mann, Ruskin and Ezra Pound and composers Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Verdi and Stravinsky.

In this captivating guide to literary Venice, the author uncovers the city's myriad 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.

By: Marie-José Gransard
Imprint: Bloomsbury
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
Weight: 276g
ISBN: 9781788318839
ISBN 10: 1788318838
Series: Literary Guides for Travellers
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 01 October 2019
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Marie-Jose Gransard teaches a course, 'Venice in Literature', in Cannaregio and conducts tours of the city. She has worked with Hilary Spurling on her biography of Matisse and with Anthony Holden for his biography of Lorenzo da Ponte. She divides her time between Venice and London.

Reviews for Venice: A Literary Guide for Travellers

There's so much more in this compact but hugely informative little volume, but you'll have to read it for yourself to find out. It's definitely for anyone who's planning a trip to the city anytime soon - or for anyone who already knows Venice but would like to get better acquainted. * Shiny New Books * This is a richly satisfying book for any of Venice's legion of enthusiasts and admirers. * About My Generation *