Venetian Curiosities
ISBN: 0434022063
EAN13: 9780434022069
Language: English
Pages: 80
Dimensions: 0.55" H x 5.91" L x 5.83" W
Weight: 0.53 lbs.
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In a city as ancient as Venice, myths and legends passed down from generation to generation are the storehouse of a city's mores, emblems of its identity. In Venetian Curiosities, acclaimed novelist Donna Leon recounts some of Venice's most intriguing tales: an elephant brought in for Carnival wreaks havoc upon the city before seeking refuge in a church; the city employs prostitutes in an attempt to prevent homosexuality; innocent men are mistakenly condemned to death; a gambler bets the family palazzo. In an introduction and seven essays, Leon offers enchanting details and astute insights into Venetian customs of the past and present.

Venetian Curiosities is beautifully illustrated, and like Handel's Bestiary, it comes with an accompanying CD. Here the music is by Antonio Vivaldi, with tracks for each section of the book, expertly recorded by Il Complesso Barocco. With the splendid music, the delightful images, and the perceptive, amusing words of Donna Leon, Venetian Curiosities is a harmonious exploration of one of the world's most beloved cities.

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   A must for anyone fascinated by Venice
There are some curiosities of Venice. The quirky and wonderful nature of the lore and legends of Venice is something Danna Leon loves. She is a good writer and has a realistic but loving attitude about Venice.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
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   If you are a Donna Leon fan you will enjoy this book
A book with music. If you are a Donna Leon fan, you will enjoy this book. Quick reads during the night.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
3
   Where's Brunetti?
The book has pictures of Venice. I thought I was getting more. I don't know what the purpose of the book is. The author should stick to her fiction.
 
Recommended to buy: No
5
   Leon Takes Us On A Historical and Often, a Hysterical Tour of Venice of the Past
I discovered some things I had forgotten about Venice's past. In one sitting, I was either laughing or learning.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
3
   Educational, but limited
A very thin book. The entire subject matter is small, but what has been written is informative. There are many more topics that could have been included in the book. Even though Donna Leon's books are about crimes in Venice, they are better written and more educational than the real thing.
 
Recommended to buy: No
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   Venetian Curiosities
Donna Leon wrote about Brunetti in the series. The book is good for people who want to see beautiful images of Italian paintings. Not what I was expecting... not what I wanted... I ordered the next book from her, which I was looking for.
 
Recommended to buy: No
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