Death in Venice by Thomas Mann Death in Venice by Thomas Mann. Explore his haunting 1912 novella, that inspired the exploration of homosexuality, repression and desire. Set in the sultry backdrop of early 20th-century Venice, this tale follows Gustav von Aschenbach, a...
Henry James and the Allure of Venice Henry James and the Allure of Venice. Explore this writer’s multifaceted relationship with Venice – a city that captivated his imagination throughout his life and became a recurring presence. Through works such as...
Shakespeare’s Venice. Shakespeare’s Venice. Explore themes of Justice, Race, Religion, Appearance and Moral Complexity, in The Merchant of Venice and Othello. Venice, with its labyrinthine canals and shadowed grandeur, serves not only as a setting, but as...
The Literature of Venice The Literature of Venice. From William Shakespeare to Henry James and Ernest Hemingway: a Cross-Generational Literary Muse. Following this introduction, we will in a future series of blogs posts, dive deeper into literary works about Venice,...
The Redentore Church and Restored Garden. The Redentore Church and Restored Garden. Discover its architectural splendour, then relax in one of the most delightful gardens in Venice. Commonly known as Il Redentore (Church of the Most Holy Redeemer), and dominating the...
