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100 1 _aMenpes, Mortimer,
_d1855-1938
245 1 0 _aVenice
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-06-20
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVenice (Italy) -- Description and travel
653 _aArt -- Italy -- Venice
700 1 _aMenpes, Dorothy
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42998
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