| The Stones of Florence Contributor(s): McCarthy, Mary (Author) |
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ISBN: 0156027631 ISBN-13: 9780156027632 Publisher: Mariner Books Classics OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2002 Annotation: This is a unique tribute to Florence, combining history, artistic description, and social observation. A memorable portrait of the Florentine spirit and of those figures who exemplify this spirit, such as Dante, Michelangelo, Brunelleschi, Donatello, and Machiavelli. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Italy |
| Dewey: 945.51 |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 5.36" W x 8.04" (0.54 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Italy |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A beloved tribute to Florence that blends history, artistic reflection, and keen social observation
Renowned for her sharp literary style, essayist and fiction writer Mary McCarthy offers a unique history of Florence, from its inception to the dominant role it came to play in the world of art, architecture, and Italian culture, that captures the brilliant Florentine spirit and revisits the legendary figures--Dante, Michelangelo, Machiavelli, and others--who exemplify it so iconically. Her most cherished sights and experiences color this timeless, graceful portrait of a city that's as famous as it is alluring. |
Contributor Bio(s): McCarthy, Mary: - 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. |