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Explore the deep connection between history and art in The Venice Myth: Culture, Literature, Politics, 1800 to the Present. This scholarly work examines how the political landscape of Venice has shaped its literary output. By analyzing themes of war, occupation, resistance, and fascism, the book provides a clear look at how real-world events influenced the written word in this historic city. David Barnes directs his study toward influential British and American writers. Readers can trace the perspectives of major figures such as Byron, Ruskin, Pound, and Eliot as they engaged with the unique setting of Venice. This book serves as a bridge between the mythic reputation of the city and its actual political history. Highly regarded by academic circles, the text has received praise from Times Higher Education for its ability to read a city that exists in both myth and reality. Whether you are a student of English literature or a historian interested in the cultural impact of political shifts, this Routledge publication offers a detailed perspective on one of the world's most storied locations.

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Examines the impact of political themes including war, occupation, resistance, and fascism on Venetian literature.

Provides detailed analysis of key British and American writers such as Byron, Ruskin, Pound, and Eliot.

Explores the historical relationship between the city of Venice and its literary reputation from 1800 to the present.

Written by David Barnes, a Departmental Lecturer in English at Somerville College, Oxford.

Offers a scholarly look at how the political background of a city affects its cultural and literary works.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
01 December 2014
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17 January 2014

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