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Author Archives: seductivevenice
In Casanova’s Footsteps: Rome–Teatro Alibert
Casanova mentions the Teatro Aliberti (also known as the Teatro Alibert and later as the Teatro delle Dame) only very briefly, not at all giving it its due as the powerhouse it was in Rome. You’ll remember C’s trials with … Continue reading
Posted in Casanova, Italian heritage, Writing
Tagged Casanova, Casanovist, history, History of my Life, Italian history, Italian men, Italian writers, italy, memoir, Roman history, Rome, Teatro Alibert, theater history, theaters, travel, writing
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Sharing: Venice by Paint
Postcards from the Boot, a blog by Carla Gambescia, always includes luscious images. Here is her collection of artists’ depictions of our favorite city, titled “Seduced by the Light.” Enjoy!
Posted in Italian heritage, Venice
Tagged art, blogs, italy, James Whistler, JMW Turner, John Singer Sargent, Manet, Monet, painters, paintings, Renoir, travel, venezia, Venice
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“A” Is for Amore
I was going to come up with my own snappy title for this post, but Dianne Hales already has the best title! This is her new book, a joyful read you can dip into whenever you need an infusion of … Continue reading
Posted in Italian heritage, Venice, Writing
Tagged book reviews, books, Dianne Hales, Italian food, Italian heritage, Italian history, Italian language, Italian wine, italy, travel, venezia, Venice, writing
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Virtual Venice with Luisella Romeo
Today I should have been arriving in France, followed by travels in Rome and then Venice. Of course, the corona virus has prevented me from making this trip. This will be only the second time since 1996 that I will … Continue reading
Posted in Italian heritage, Venice
Tagged italy, lagoon, Luisella Romeo, tour guide, tourism, travel, venezia, Venice
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A Giant Among Books
You all know that I’m a big fan of Venice (obviously!), but I’m also a big fan of Laura Morelli and her books set in Venice. Her newest book has just come out, and, though it’s set in Florence (gasp!), … Continue reading
Posted in Italian heritage, Venice, Writing
Tagged art, books, Florence, italian art, Italian history, Italian men, italy, Laura Morelli, literature, michelangelo, reading, sculpture, travel, venezia, Venice, writing
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Puzzle (7)
The more of the puzzle I complete, the more that I want to be in Venice! (Can you also see the crossword puzzle that I still haven’t completed? What’s a 7 letter word for “how the earth rotates?” Or a … Continue reading
La Morte di Casanova
Today being June 4, the date of Casanova’s death, it seemed like the perfect time to post this. Apparently there is some controversy about Casanova’s death, that he didn’t actually die on June 4, 1798. I reached out to Pablo … Continue reading
Posted in Casanova, Italian heritage, Venice, Writing
Tagged Casanova, Dux, history, History of my Life, Italian history, Italian men, italy, seductive venice, venezia, Venice, Venice history
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Puzzle (6)
The sides are really coming along! I wonder if gondoliers spend any time looking at puzzles, movies, books, newspapers, and such to see how often they show up in others’ images? I know when I see a gondolier in a … Continue reading
Redefining Beauty: Giustina Rossi
Why have I waited so long to post this video? Giustina Rossi is a Venetian hero and the story from farthest in the past from my collection of Beautiful Women in Venice. I cajoled a stranger on a busy day … Continue reading
