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| Author | : Whittaker Chambers |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 386 |
| Release | : 2017-07-05 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1351517597 |
Whittaker Chambers is one of the most controversial figures in modern American history a former Communist spy who left the party, testified against Alger Hiss before the House Un-American Activities Committee, and wrote a classic autobiography, Witness. Dismissed by some as a crank, reviled by others as a traitor, Chambers still looms as a Dostoevskian figure over three decades after his death in 1961. A man of profound pessimism, rare vision, and remarkable literary talents, his continuing importance was attested to when Ronald Reagan posthumously awarded him the Medal of Freedom in 1984. Ghosts on the Roof, originally published in 1989, brings together more than fifty short stories, essays, articles, and reviews that originally appeared in Time, Life, National Review, Commonweal, The American Mercury, and the New Masses. Included are essays on Karl Marx, Reinhold Niebuhr, James Joyce, Franz Kafka, George Santayana, Dame Rebecca West, Ayn Rand, and Greta Garbo. These show Chambers at his best, as a peerless historian of ideas.
| Author | : Lauren Kate |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 369 |
| Release | : 2021-09-07 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0735212589 |
The historical adult debut novel by # 1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Kate, The Orphan's Song is a breathtaking story of passion, heartbreak, and betrayal, and a celebration of the enduring nature and transformative power of love. "A tangled knot of betrayal and love, lies and redemption. Marvelous." --Fiona Davis, author of The Address A song brought them together. A secret will tear them apart. When Violetta and Mino meet, one finds true love and the other denies it. Both orphans at the Hospital of the Incurables in Venice, an orphanage and music conservatory, they meet and make music together clandestinely until Violetta is selected for the Incurables' renowned chorus. In order to join she signs an oath never to sing beyond the church doors, effectively sequestering herself for life. Mino flees, heartbroken. Too late, Violetta realizes what she has lost. In rebellion she begins a dangerous and forbidden nightlife, unknowingly drawing closer to Mino as he searches Venice for his long-lost mother. Mino and Violetta must each journey through passion, heartache, and betrayal before a dangerous secret reunites them, leading to a shocking and final confrontation.
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : Penn State Press |
| Total Pages | : 422 |
| Release | : |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 9780271048369 |
The medieval palaces of Venice are unlike those from anywhere else and they also survive in this equally unique city in far greater numbers. This well-presented study argues, however, that contrary to other opinions, the architecture of Venice was developed from that of northern and western Europe and not from that of Byzantium and Late Antiquity.
| Author | : Richard J. Goy |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 388 |
| Release | : 2011-04-14 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 9780521154901 |
This book is an introduction to the vernacular (or "minor") architecture of the villages of the Venetian lagoon, excluding the historic centre of the city itself. It is intended as a companion volume to Dr Goy's "Chioggia and the Villages of the Venetian Lagoon".
| Author | : Polly Coles |
| Publisher | : Robert Hale |
| Total Pages | : 197 |
| Release | : 2013-04-30 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 0719809932 |
This is the story of ordinary life in an extraordinary place. The beautiful city of Venice has been a fantasy land for people from around the globe for centuries, but what is it like to live there? To move house by boat, to get a child with a broken leg to hospital or set off for school one morning only to find that the streets have become rivers and the playground is a lake full of sewage? When Polly Coles and her family left England for Venice, they discovered a city caught between modern and ancient life - where the locals still go on an annual pilgrimage to give thanks for the end of the Black Death; where schools are housed in renaissance palaces and your new washing machine can only be delivered on foot. This is a city perilously under siege from tourism, but its people refuse to give it up - indeed, they love it with a passion. The Politics of Washing is a fascinating window into the world of ordinary Venetians and the strange and unique place they call home.
| Author | : John Ruskin |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 791 |
| Release | : 2023-12-20 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
John Ruskin's 'The Stones of Venice' is a seminal work that delves into the intricacies of Venetian architecture and the city's rich history. Divided into three volumes, Ruskin meticulously examines the architectural styles, construction techniques, and symbolic meanings behind the buildings of Venice. His writing style is both descriptive and analytical, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the significance of each structure. Set against the backdrop of the 19th century, Ruskin's work reflects the Romantic fascination with the past and the urge to preserve cultural heritage. This book not only serves as a guide to Venetian architecture but also offers profound insights into the relationship between art, history, and society. John Ruskin, a renowned art critic and social thinker, was inspired to write 'The Stones of Venice' after visiting the city in the mid-19th century. His passion for architecture and dedication to the preservation of cultural heritage shines through in this comprehensive study. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in art history, architecture, or the cultural significance of Venice.
| Author | : John Ruskin |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 486 |
| Release | : 1900 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : John Ruskin |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 972 |
| Release | : 1885 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : David Campbell |
| Publisher | : Macmillan |
| Total Pages | : 236 |
| Release | : 2006-06-13 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0312349904 |
With the impeccable preparations of her friend and associate Freddy Doloreux, Kate Fujimoris burglary of Venices newest museum should be easyshes stolen art treasures all over the world for fun and profit. But her holiday quickly goes haywire: A bumbling pair of rival thieves are after the same painting. Burdened by the costs of his decadent lifestyle, Freddy has accepted a contract with an assassin for Kates life. And the local abbot appears to have been turned into a zombie. Despite her astrologers warning to beware a dark stranger who lives on water, Kate falls into a flirtation with a handsome Venetian with a passion for American films. But her stranger turns out to be not only the local police detective, but also on the rebounddoubly dangerous for Kate. Venetian Holiday is an enchanting caper that transports the reader to the canals and rooftops of Venice, in the company of delightfully unsavory characters.
| Author | : John Ruskin |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 686 |
| Release | : 1886 |
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