The Stones of Florence, Paperback
Descriere
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 Mc Carthy 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.
Despre autor
Mary Therese McCarthy a fost o romancieră, critică și activistă politică americană, cunoscută mai ales pentru romanul său The Group, pentru căsătoria cu criticul Edmund Wilson, pentru prietenia intimă cu colega sa Hannah Arendt și pentru faimoasa ei rivalitate cu dramaturga Lillian Hellman.
