Gondola /
Leon, Donna,
Gondola / Donna Leon. - First edition. - [s.l.] : William heinemann ltd, 2014. - 137 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 19 cm + 1 CD.
With a CD of Venetian barcarole performe by Il Pomo d'Oro, conducted by Riccardo Minasi, featuring Vinceno Capezuto and Cecilia Bartoli.
Contents: The Gondola as a Paradox -- I Think I Could Do This -- Taking a Closer Look -- The Master Builder -- Can a Boat Be a Fashion Statement? -- Musica Popolare -- The Ships from Hell.
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.
9780434023141 (hbk.) : £15.00
GBB424182 bnb
Gondolas--History.--Italy--Venice
Gondolas in art.
Barcaroles--History.--Italy--Venice
Venice (Italy)--Social life and customs.
623.821
Gondola / Donna Leon. - First edition. - [s.l.] : William heinemann ltd, 2014. - 137 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 19 cm + 1 CD.
With a CD of Venetian barcarole performe by Il Pomo d'Oro, conducted by Riccardo Minasi, featuring Vinceno Capezuto and Cecilia Bartoli.
Contents: The Gondola as a Paradox -- I Think I Could Do This -- Taking a Closer Look -- The Master Builder -- Can a Boat Be a Fashion Statement? -- Musica Popolare -- The Ships from Hell.
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.
9780434023141 (hbk.) : £15.00
GBB424182 bnb
Gondolas--History.--Italy--Venice
Gondolas in art.
Barcaroles--History.--Italy--Venice
Venice (Italy)--Social life and customs.
623.821
