Venetian Curiosities
| Author | : Donna Leon |
| Publisher | : Random House |
| Total Pages | : 60 |
| Release | : 2013-09-30 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781448136056 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1448136059 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (059 Downloads) |
Download or read book Venetian Curiosities written by Donna Leon and published by Random House. This book was released on 2013-09-30 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a city as ancient as Venice, myths and legends passed down from generation to generation record more than just love or murder. They 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.
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