Thursday, October 13, 2011

Are You Well Read? - October

Venice is one of the most magical cities in Europe, and authors over the centuries have made ample use of its enchanting ambiance in their work. Here are just a few of the well-known books set in Venice:

Death in Venice, Thomas Mann
The Aspern Papers, Henry James
Death at La Fenice, Donna Leon
A Venetian Affair, Andrea di Robilant
Venice Observed, Mary McCarthy
The World of Venice, Jan Morris
The Comfort of Strangers, Ian McEwan
Don’t Look Now, Daphne du Maurier

For a more comprehensive list, along with a description of some of the books, see the following web page: Fictional Cities.

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