A Literary Companion to Rome: Including Ten Walking Tours - Softcover

Varriano, John

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Synopsis


Rome, the Eternal City; it is here, perhaps more than anywhere else, that the visitor is conscious of the echoes of antiquity. Artists, writers, historians, poets--all have included Rome in their travels; and their reactions--whether amazement, adulation, or surprise--have added to the city's allure. James, Isben, Dickens, Goethe, Woolf, and Wilde are among those who have written with passion about Rome, and through them we rediscover a city of grandeur and intimacy, as vibrant and sensual as ever.
Arranged as a series of walks through the city, this book is both an illuminating guide for the visitor to Rome and a delight to read at home for those who love the city and want to enrich their knowledge of it.

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About the Author


John Varriano, a professor of art history, has written numerous works on Roman art and architecture. He divides his name between the United States and a flat in Rome.

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9780141001388: A Literary Companion to Rome (Penguin Travel Guides)

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ISBN 10:  0141001380 ISBN 13:  9780141001388
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd, 2001
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