# Venetian Curiosities

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- Authors: [Donna Leon](https://www.bookquiver.com/donna-leon)
- Language: en_GB
- Published: 2013-09-30
- Genres: Published diaries, letters and journals, Essays

## Description

In a city as ancient as Venice, myths and legends passed down from generation to generation record more than just love or murder. They are the storehouse of a city's mores, emblems of its identity. In Venetian Curiosities, acclaimed novelist Donna Leon recounts some of Venice's most intriguing tales: an elephant brought in for Carnival wreaks havoc upon the city before seeking refuge in a church, the city employs prostitutes in an attempt to prevent homosexuality, innocent men are mistakenly condemned to death, a gambler bets the family palazzo. In an introduction and seven essays, Leon offers enchanting details and astute insights into Venetian customs of the past and present.

## Editions

### Venetian Curiosities

- Publisher: Cornerstone Digital
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-14-4813-605-6
- Published: 2013-09-30
- Language: en_GB