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Gondola by Donna Leon Book Summary
The international bestselling author delivers “a delightful look at the gondola as cultural icon, marvel of construction and object of romance and mystery” (Judith Malafronte, Opera News).
Of all the trademarks of Venice—and there are many, from the gilded Basilica of San Marco to the melancholy Bridge of Sighs—none is more ubiquitous than the gondola. In Gondola, the acclaimed “American with the Venetian heart,” tells the fascinating story of this famous boat, complete with gorgeous full-color illustrations (The Washington Post).
First used in medieval Venice as a deftly maneuverable getaway boat, the gondola evolved over the centuries into a floating pleasure palace, bedecked in silk, that facilitated the romantic escapades of the Venetian elite. Sumptuary laws turned it black—a gleaming, elegant hue for a boat manned by robust gondolieri in their iconic black-and-white-striped shirts and straw hats.
Each boat is carefully fashioned in a maestro’s workshop—though Leon also recounts a tale of an American friend who attempted to make a gondola all on his own. Once its arched prow pushes off from the dock, the single Venetian at its oar just might break out in a barcarole, the popular songs sung by gondolieri.
Please note this ebook edition does not include audio recordings.
Book Name | Gondola |
Genre | Transportation |
Author | Donna Leon |
Published | 10 March 2015, Tuesday |
Language | English |
E-Book Size | 47.58 MB |
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Summary of Gondola by Donna Leon
The Gondola book written by Donna Leon was published on 10 March 2015, Tuesday in the Transportation category. A total of 46 readers of the book gave the book 0 points out of 5.
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