Most Glorious and Peerless Venice
Format: Paperback
ISBN13: 9780954519476
Paperback|9780954519476
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Thomas Coryate (1577?-1617), who hailed from Odcombe in Somerset, was one of the more eccentric and fascinating figures of the court of James I and Henry, Prince of Wales (where he acted as wit and unofficial buffoon). In 1608 he travelled all over Europe, mainly on foot (hence his nickname 'the Odcombian Leg-stretcher'). This resulted in his celebrated book Coryats Crudities, published in 1611, which laid the foundations for the Grand Tour. The highlight of his trip was the six weeks he spent in Venice. An acutely perceptive observer, writing with infectious enthusiasm, Coryate's lively account includes art, architecture, economy, politics, history, fashion, food and drink, gondolas, churches, music, theatre, executions, courtesans, the Jewish Ghetto, and the bustling activities of Piazza San Marco. He paints an intriguing picture of life in one of the world's most extraordinary and mysterious cities. This was the first detailed description of Venice written by an Englishman.Most Glorious & Peerless Venice re-presents that section of the Crudities (out-of
| ISBN-13 | 9780954519476 |
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| ISBN-10 | 0954519477 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Pages | 127 pages |
| Publisher | Wavestone Press |
| Published On | 2013-01-01 |
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