The Stones of Florence - Hardcover

McCarthy, Mary; Hofer, Evelyn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0151850798 ISBN 13: 9780151850792

Publisher: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1987

Synopsis

Drawing from history, literature, and the arts the author creates a vivid image of life in Florence, capturing the essence of an alluring city

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Review:

It becomes evident from the first page of The Stones of Florence that Mary McCarthy loves her subject. Yet hers is the steady love of a long acquaintance, an affection that has deepened from mere infatuation to a steady, clear-eyed regard. In this witty tribute to Florence, Mary McCarthy explores the city's past and present, in the process offering up a tour that covers everything from a description of oil painting to the remarkable history behind Florence's many towers. The Stones of Florence is ideal for reading on the plane ride to Italy, but it's also perfect for armchair travelers, art lovers, and students of the Renaissance.

About the Author:

MARY MCCARTHY (1912-1989) was a short-story writer, bestselling novelist, essayist, and critic. She was the author of The Stones of Florence and Birds of America, among other books.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harcourt, Brace and Company
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0151850798
• ISBN 13: 9780151850792
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 130