Mccarthy, Mary
The Stones of Florence
- ISBN 13:
- 9781735778914
- author:
- Mccarthy, Mary
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Warbler Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 178
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.3 x 1 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Travel, Europe, Italy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Stones of Florence by Mary McCarthy
A collection of essays that explore the birthplace of the Renaissance and its enduring legacy. Originally published in The New Yorker, these insightful pieces offer a captivating look into Florence's history, art, culture, and politics.
McCarthy's keen observations of this famously alluring city reveal its persistent character and magnetism, drawing readers on a brisk but sweeping tour of the city's genealogy, archaeology, and cultural significance.
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