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Venice

In Venice, Jan Morris explores this dream-like city in impressionistic prose you will never forget. She uncovers countless treasures, from the dappled secrets of the city’s canals, churches, calles and campos, the romantic tales behind its revered landmarks, paintings, scultpures and mosaics, the myths and history of the Venetian people and the legendary mystery of the the lagoon itself.

Whether visiting in person or in the mind, as an armchair traveller or tourist, this is both not only ‘the essential introduction’ to Venice but a true ‘work of literature in its own right’ (Observer).