Publisher's Synopsis
Venices 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 life of exile. A brilliant psychological portrait two days in the life of the most famous seducer and free spirit.
Translated by Ilsa Barea 192pp
