Watermark
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (1993)
$13.00

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The City of Falling Angels
Penguin (Non-Classics) (2006)
$15.00

Three days after a fire destroys the Venice Opera House, one of Venice’s most treasured cultural and historic landmarks, John Berendt arrives to the city by water taxi. In his narrative he explores the local reactions—cultural, social, and political—to the disaster through investigative encounters with intriguing Venetians. As Berendt probes, he paints a portrait of the city’s elaborate and sophisticated private life, an intimate image and a look into a secretive community as colorful as any Italian fresco. I was in Venice in the fall, a time of year when the city is relatively unburdened by aliens, an ideal time for me as a traveler and perpetual student who loves to explore a niche and soak in unscathed local culture. Berendt’s book allowed me to see a little deeper into some of the city’s alcoves and into some of the Venetians I met on my trip. This is a must read for anyone who wishes to dig beneath the surface during their stay in a mysterious and beautiful city.   ~ Alexander S.

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• Italy, Venice
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