Joseph Brodsky's Love for Venice. Joseph Brodsky's Love for Venice. Profound, poetic, and deeply personal, this attraction was immortalized in his 1989 essay Watermark. In this work, Venice emerges not only as a city of exile and reflection but as a transcendent,...
. Explore his deep connection to Venice, that inspired his novel, Across the River and Into the Trees. First published in 1950, it follows the protagonist Colonel Richard Cantwell, an aging and wounded American soldier, based in northern Italy.
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 renowned German writer, as he grapples with obsession, beauty, and mortality.
Explores his multifaceted relationship with Venice, a city that captivated his imagination throughout his life and became a recurring presence.
In The Merchant of Venice and Othello, he portrays the city as morally complex, and explores themes of justice, race, religion, and appearance.
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…
Discover its architectural splendour, then relax in one of the most delightful gardens in Venice.
In Venice explore lesser known galleries on a walking route from Piazza San Marco to the Academy bridge. A must for art lovers seeking something more intimate and authentic, this walking route offers a unique glimpse into Venice’s thriving and vibrant creative spirit.
This busy thoroughfare runs through southern Cannaregio district, from the Santa Lucia train station to the Rialto Bridge.
Discover Venice’s “Gallery Mile” on a walking route, between the Academy Bridge and the Salute Basilica. A treasure trove for art lovers, the north-eastern side of the Dorsoduro district, offers several renowned public galleries – The Galleria Accademia, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the Galleria di Palazzo Cini, and finally the Punta della Dogana Art Museum.