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Title: Venice
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Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Venice" by Mortimer Menpes and text by Dorothy Menpes is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This richly illustrated work explores the enchanting city of Venice, delving into its history, architecture, and culture. The book captures the author's observations and impressions, revealing the unique beauty and character of Venice. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to the author's fascination with Venice, a city that has been the subject of numerous artistic representations yet remains inexhaustible in its charm. The author reflects on the challenges of truly capturing Venice's essence, emphasizing the fleeting nature of its beauty and the interplay of light and color that makes every visit unique. The arrival scene paints a vivid picture of the city as one approaches it by train and gondola, contrasting the bustling atmosphere of most cities with the serene, almost dreamlike quality of Venice as it rises from the water. The author also hints at exploring the lives of Venetians, including a troubling depiction of the Jewish Ghetto, which evokes a blend of admiration and pity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Menpes, Dorothy
Illustrator: Menpes, Mortimer, 1855-1938
EBook No.: 42998
Published: Jun 20, 2013
Downloads: 141
Language: English
Subject: Venice (Italy) -- Description and travel
Subject: Art -- Italy -- Venice
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Venice
Credits:
Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Venice" by Mortimer Menpes and text by Dorothy Menpes is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This richly illustrated work explores the enchanting city of Venice, delving into its history, architecture, and culture. The book captures the author's observations and impressions, revealing the unique beauty and character of Venice. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to the author's fascination with Venice, a city that has been the subject of numerous artistic representations yet remains inexhaustible in its charm. The author reflects on the challenges of truly capturing Venice's essence, emphasizing the fleeting nature of its beauty and the interplay of light and color that makes every visit unique. The arrival scene paints a vivid picture of the city as one approaches it by train and gondola, contrasting the bustling atmosphere of most cities with the serene, almost dreamlike quality of Venice as it rises from the water. The author also hints at exploring the lives of Venetians, including a troubling depiction of the Jewish Ghetto, which evokes a blend of admiration and pity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Menpes, Dorothy
Illustrator: Menpes, Mortimer, 1855-1938
EBook No.: 42998
Published: Jun 20, 2013
Downloads: 141
Language: English
Subject: Venice (Italy) -- Description and travel
Subject: Art -- Italy -- Venice
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.