In Search of Venice

Venices by Paul Morand
A poetic evocation of the French ambassador’s encounters and experiences, filtered through the one constant in his life - Venice.
Translated by Euan Cameron • 256pp

Loving Venice by Petr Král
The Czech poet writes a love letter to a place that arouses strong and contradictory emotions and provides a portrait both intimate and universal.
Translated by Christopher Moncrieff • 96pp

Against Venice by Regis Debray
An irreverent and witty criticism of the world of parties and palazzo but the city loses none of its seduction, even to a skeptic.
Translated by John Howe • 80pp

Letters from the Palazzo Barbaro by Henry James
The great writer went to Venice and instantly fell in love with the city: this selection of letters provides a unique record of his impressions
• 224pp

Casanova’s Return to Venice by Arthur Schnitzler
An ageing Casanova longs to return to Venice after a life of exile. A brilliant psychological portrait two days in the life of the most famous seducer and free spirit.
Translated by Ilsa Barea • 192pp