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Venetian Curiosities

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 citys mores emblems of its identity. In Venetian Curiosities" acclaimed novelist Donna Leon recounts some of Venices 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. "Venetian Curiosities" is beautifully illustrated and like Handels Bestiary it comes with a CD. Here the
music is by Antonio Vivaldi with tracks for each section of the book expertly played by Il Complesso Barocco. With the splendid music the delightful images and the perceptive amusing words of Donna Leon "Venetian Curiosities" is a harmonious exploration of one of the worlds most beloved cities."
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In a city as ancient as Venice myths & legends passed down from generation to generation record more than just love or murder. They are the storehouse of a citys mores emblems of its identity. In Venetian Curiosities" acclaimed novelist Donna Leon recounts some of Venices 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 & seven essays Leon offers enchanting details & astute insights into Venetian customs of the past & present. " Venetian Curiosities" is beautifully illustrated & like Handels Bestiary it comes with a CD. Here the music is by Antonio Vivaldi with tracks for each section of the book expertly played by Il Complesso Barocco. With the splendid music the delightful images & the perceptive amusing words of Donna Leon " Venetian Curiosities" is a harmonious exploration of one of the worlds most beloved cities."

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