Venetian Curiosities
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Venetian Curiosities
Author | : Donna Leon |
Publisher | : Random House |
Total Pages | : 60 |
Release | : 2013-09-30 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 1448136059 |
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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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