Download or read book The Book of Venice written by Elisabetta Baldisserotto and published by Comma Press. This book was released on 2021-05-27 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspector rages against the announcement that police HQ is to relocate – the way so many of the city’s residents already have – to the mainland... An aspiring author struggles with the inexorable creep of rentalisation that has forced him to share his apartment, and life, with ‘global pilgrims’... An ageing painter rails against the liberties taken by tourists, but finds his anger undermined by his own childhood memories of the place... The Venice presented in these stories is a far cry from the ‘impossibly beautiful’, frozen-in-time city so familiar to the thousands who flock there every year – a city about which, Henry James once wrote, ‘there is nothing new to be said.’ Instead, they represent the other Venice, the one tourists rarely see: the real, everyday city that Venetians have to live and work in. Rather than a city in stasis, we see it at a crossroads, fighting to regain its radical, working-class soul, regretting the policies that have seen it turn slowly into a theme park, and taking the pandemic as an opportunity to rethink what kind of city it wants to be.
Download or read book Ghost Stories of Venice written by Kim Cool and published by Historic Venice Press. This book was released on 2002-08-31 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ghost stories of the Venice, Fl, region with enough history to set the story. Venice was a John Nolen planned community dating to 1925-26. The "Ghosts" represent the years since then and include the days when the Ringling Bros. Circus wintered in Venice. Each story was related by the person who witnessed the ghost or was told about the ghosts.
Download or read book Venetian Legends and Ghost Stories written by Alberto Toso Fei and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Venetian Stories written by Jane Turner Rylands and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In these brilliantly realized, linked tales, the real Venice is revealed – not the iconic tourist destination the city has become, but the mysterious society that resides behind its elegant doors and shuttered windows. With a sly and affectionate delicacy, Jane Turner Rylands, an American expatriate who has lived in Venice for thirty years, portrays a dozen Venetians– a construction foreman, a countess, a gondolier, a postman, an architect, a Baronessa, an English lord – as they pursue their respective interests. And in turn, through the perspective of those who live and work in this most alluring of cities, Venetian Stories illuminates canals and palazzos, churches and gondolas, large concerns and small rituals, with an uncommon intimacy.
Download or read book The Merchant of Venice written by William Shakespeare and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Merchant of Venice written by William Shakespeare and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Death in Venice and Other Stories written by Thomas Mann and published by Random House. This book was released on 2010 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gustav von Aschenbach is a successful but ageing writer who travels to Venice for a holiday. One day, at dinner, Aschenbach notices an exceptionally beautiful young boy who is staying with his family in the same hotel. Soon his days begin to revolve around seeing this boy and he is too distracted to pay attention to the ominous rumours that have begun to circulate about disease spreading through the city.
Download or read book Death in Venice written by Thomas Mann and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 1970-01-01 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Death in Venice by Thomas Mann: Death in Venice is a haunting novella by Thomas Mann that explores the themes of beauty, desire, and the pursuit of perfection. Set in the early 20th century, the story follows Gustav von Aschenbach, a renowned writer, as he becomes captivated by the allure of a young boy he encounters in the city of Venice, ultimately leading to his spiritual and physical decline. Key Points: Mann's novella delves into the complexities of desire and the destructive power of obsession, as Aschenbach's infatuation with the boy becomes an all-consuming force that disrupts his moral compass and challenges his notions of art and beauty. Death in Venice examines themes of decay, mortality, and the juxtaposition of artistic ideals with the realities of human existence, offering a profound exploration of the tension between the pursuit of aesthetic perfection and the inevitable imperfections of life. The novella showcases Mann's masterful prose and psychological insight, delving into the inner turmoil and psychological disintegration of the protagonist, while also providing a poignant commentary on the limitations and consequences of unbridled desire.
Download or read book The Lion of St Mark written by George Alfred Henty and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Venice Noir Akashic Noir written by Maxim Jakubowski and published by Akashic Books. This book was released on 2012-05-29 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Drifter” by Emily Mandel was selected for inclusion in The Best American Mystery Stories 2013, edited by Otto Penzler and Lisa Scottoline Original stories by: Peter James, Emily St. John Mandel, Barbara Baraldi, Mike Hodges, Mary Hoffman, Maria Tronca, Matteo Righetto, Tony Cartano, Francesco Ferracin, Isabella Santacroce, Michelle Lovric, Francesca Mazzucato, Maxim Jakubowski, and Michael Gregorio. "Forget the magnificence of Venice's art, architecture, and music, and delve into this tour of the City of Water's murky depths…visions of a Venice not seen in tourist brochures." --Publishers Weekly "Editor Jakubowski does an excellent job of selecting a variety of stories that represent all strata of Venetian life, from tourists visiting for Carnevale to criminals running illegal operations in the bay…A must-read for lovers of Venice…the presence of a new and intriguing voices, many of them Italian, will pique the interest of international-mystery readers." --Booklist "Sex, food and real estate inspire 14 hot-blooded new takes on crime in the magical city of Venice...Rather than crimes of passion, this collection focuses on the passion of crime, painting its noir in robust tones rather than gritty gray." --Kirkus Reviews "Venice Noir, edited by Maxim Jakubowski, aims to shred through our preconceptions of this remarkable city. The 14 writers featured in this anthology of short stories take our travel brochure images of Venice and scatter them like confetti." --NY Journal of Books Maxim Jakubowski is a British editor and writer. Following a long career in book publishing, during which he was responsible for several major crime imprints, he opened London's mystery bookshop Murder One. He reviews crime fiction for the Guardian, runs London's Crime Scene Festival, and is an advisor to Italy's annual Courmayeur Noir in Festival. His latest crime novel is Confessions of a Romantic Pornographer, and he edits the annual Best British Mysteries series.
Download or read book Venice written by Lovric and published by . This book was released on 2004-10-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Death in Venice and Seven Other Stories written by Thomas Mann and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2023-04-13 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volumes includes eight stories by Thomas Mann: Death in Venice Tonio Kröger Mario and the Magician Disorder and Early Sorrow A Man and his Dog The Blood of the Walsungs Tristan Felix Krull
Download or read book Stories of Venice and the Venetians written by John B. Marsh and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Three Tales of Venice written by Frederick Rolfe and published by . This book was released on 1950 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Shakespeare s Tales The Merchant of Venice written by Sam Newman and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2022-07-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young man named Antonio borrows money from a merchant of Venice named Shylock, so that he can court a fine lady he wishes to marry. When Antonio is late to repay his debt, Shylock has him arrested and demands that a terrible price must be paid... This thrilling tale has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by Samantha Newman, it will enthral young readers of 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare's Tales brings the Bard's timeless stories to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman's cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare's own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+.
Download or read book The Venice Tales written by Ermanno Libenzi and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-28 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Venice Tales" is an unusual fantasy novel, brimming with characters, places and historical periods. Its narration follows several different plots, all running together towards the end of the story in a whirlwind of fun. This story has the obvious purpose of amusing its readers, yet its present-day characters, as well as its historical and mythological ones, also provide an opportunity for understanding the spirit of the city and learning about the millenary history of the Republic of Venice, its great sailors, explorers and merchant-adventurers, its famous, world-renowned artists and architects. Venice isn't simply the most beautiful city in the world. It's also the greatest open air theatre, an astonishing stage where an animated crowd of characters gives life every day to an improvised comedy, as it happened in the centuries-old form of theatre called "Commedia dell'Arte." Through this book, young readers will better understand the heroic accomplishments of the courageous people who built their city in the water and mud of a lagoon, and despite this, succeeded in making an absolute masterwork out of an impossible task. The story begins with the arrival in Venice, as tourists, of a carrier pigeon, and an aristocratic English family, Lady Matilda, Lord Edward, their daughter Gea, and their dog, Alvin, a high-spirited fox-terrier. Unknown to anyone, Gea and Alvin are magically able to talk to each other. The little dog is the one who sets the whole story in motion. Everything stemmed from the fact that Alvin is terribly tired of living a lapdog existence amongst luxury, leisure, velvet pillows and gourmet foods. So when he meets a group of wandering mongrels, dirty but free and sprightly, in a little square of Venice, he hears the call of the wild, and suddenly decides to run away with them. With Alvin's flight, the peaceful holiday of Gea and her parents turns into a wild, and often fun, hunt of the fugitive. The chase along Venice's maze of lanes, up and down its four hundred bridges, will lead them to discover the enchanting beauty of the city. Many other characters will gradually be introduced to the reader, and their lives and stories will mingle in a dizzying merry-go-round of events. Three international thieves will make an entrance following Lady Matilda with a desire to steal her jewels; Gea will make friends with Gianni, a boy of her own age, son of a famous Italian film director; Gianni, in turn, diving into the sea of Venice, will have an exciting encounter with Neptune, god of the sea. We will also meet a gondolier, a carrier pigeon, the talking statues of the Winged Lion, symbol of Venice, the Archangel Gabriel and Bartolomeo Colleoni, the Captain General of the Venetian army. At the end of the book, all the characters will come together in St Mark's square, concluding the story in a grand finale. FOR YOUNG READERS AGED 8-13
Download or read book Venetian Tales The Magic of Venice in the Stories of 40 Friends written by Paola Scibilia and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
