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Book SynopsisVenices by Paul Morand
A poetic evocation of the French ambassador’s encounters and experiences, filtered through the one constant in his life - Venice.
Translated by Euan Cameron • 256pp
Loving Venice by Petr Král
The Czech poet writes a love letter to a place that arouses strong and contradictory emotions and provides a portrait both intimate and universal.
Translated by Christopher Moncrieff • 96pp
Against Venice by Regis Debray
An irreverent and witty criticism of the world of parties and palazzo but the city loses none of its seduction, even to a skeptic.
Translated by John Howe • 80pp
Letters from the Palazzo Barbaro by Henry James
The great writer went to Venice and instantly fell in love with the city: this selection of letters provides a unique record of his impressions
• 224pp
Casanova’s Return to Venice by Arthur Schnitzler
An ageing Casanova longs to return to Venice after a
