Venice

audiobook

Venice

by Dorothy Menpes

EN·~4 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total
1

Transcriber's Note:

0:35
2

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

1:52
3

ARRIVAL AND FIRST IMPRESSIONS

17:21
4

HISTORY

25:39
5

A GLIMPSE INTO BOHEMIA

17:04
6

ARCHITECTURE

24:17
7

ST. MARK'S

13:13
8

PAINTERS OF THE RENAISSANCE

39:25
9

STREETS, SHOPS, AND COURTYARDS

27:32
10

THE ISLANDS OF THE LAGOON

25:51

Description

Stepping into this thoughtfully compiled portrait of Venice, listeners are invited to wander its winding alleys and shimmering canals through vivid words and detailed illustrations that bring the city to life. The author, a long‑time observer, shares personal impressions of the Grand Canal, quiet side streets, and bustling markets, offering a sense of place that goes beyond usual tourist sketches. Each scene is paired with a colour plate, from sunrise over St. Geremia to twilight on the Rialto, allowing the listener to picture the ever‑changing palette of water and sky.

The narrative balances historical tidbits with everyday moments—a wood‑spoon seller, a shipyard on Giudecca, the echo of church bells—so listeners feel both the grandeur and the intimate rhythm of Venetian life. As the guide moves from iconic landmarks to hidden corners, it hints at the city’s layered past while keeping the focus on present sensations of light, sound, and scent. This immersive audio experience promises a fresh, nuanced appreciation for a city that continues to inspire artists, poets, and travelers alike.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (238K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2013-06-20

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Dorothy Menpes

Dorothy Menpes

A travel writer best remembered for vividly illustrated books created with her father, artist Mortimer Menpes, she helped bring far-off places to early 20th-century readers in an accessible, visual way.

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