On January 29, 1996, a suddenly ignited fire almost completely destroyed the famous Venetian opera house "La Fenice" — only the walls remained of the 18th-century architectural monument. John Berendt, who arrived in Venice three days after the tragedy, witnessed...
how the disaster changed the daily life of the city. By communicating with locals and expats, Berendt gradually reconstructs the chain of events that led to the fire. Against the backdrop of this almost detective story unfolds the millennia-old history of Venice and its inhabitants, past and present, geniuses and villains, all equally bright, interesting, and ready to tell the stories of their extraordinary lives.
On January 29, 1996, a suddenly ignited fire almost completely destroyed the famous Venetian opera house "La Fenice" — only the walls remained of the 18th-century architectural monument. John Berendt, who arrived in Venice three days after the tragedy, witnessed how the disaster changed the daily life of the city. By communicating with locals and expats, Berendt gradually reconstructs the chain of events that led to the fire. Against the backdrop of this almost detective story unfolds the millennia-old history of Venice and its inhabitants, past and present, geniuses and villains, all equally bright, interesting, and ready to tell the stories of their extraordinary lives.
In stock
€ 12.69
Will be delivered to United States on 10 March (Tu):
By courier
from
€ 38.94
In stock
€ 12.69
Will be delivered to United States on 10 March (Tu):
Be the first to know about our current discounts, offers and new products!
Check icon
You have added to your basket
Check icon
You have added to favourites
Sold out
The item is currently out of stock.
In stock
Available in warehouse. You will receive the exact delivery date from the operator after the order confirmation.
To order
The product is delivered directly from the publisher. The order processing time is up to 14 days, you will receive the exact delivery date from the operator after the order confirmation.