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The international bestselling author delivers "a delightful look at the gondola as cultural icon, marvel of construction and object of romance and mystery" (Judith Malafronte, Opera News). Of all the trademarks of Venice—and there are many, from the gilded Basilica of San Marco to the melancholy Bridge of Sighs—none is more ubiquitous than the gondola. In Gondola, the acclaimed "American with the Venetian heart," tells the fascinating story of this famous boat, complete with gorgeous full-color illustrations (The Washington Post). First used in medieval Venice as a deftly maneuverable getaway boat, the gondola evolved over the centuries into a floating pleasure palace, bedecked in silk, that facilitated the romantic escapades of the Venetian elite. Sumptuary laws turned it black—a gleaming, elegant hue for a boat manned by robust gondolieri in their iconic black-and-white-striped shirts and straw hats. Each boat is carefully fashioned in a maestro's workshop—though Leon also recounts a tale of an American friend who attempted to make a gondola all on his own. Once its arched prow pushes off from the dock, the single Venetian at its oar just might break out in a barcarole, the popular songs sung by gondolieri. Please note this ebook edition does not include audio recordings. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atlantic Monthly Press


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Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 10, 2015


Edition ‏ : ‎ Har/Com


Language ‏ : ‎ English


File size ‏ : ‎ 51.7 MB


Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported


Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled


X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled


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    • The Gondola in the History, Transportation, Painting, and Art of Venice
This short book by Donna Leon takes a unique view of Venice by a long time resident and lover of the city. Leon combines a short history and an explanation of the construction and use of this Venetian icon with relevant paintings and music. As a reader of all of her Commissario Brunetti mysteries and visitor to this her city, I felt that I "knew" Venice already. But this volume puts icing on the cake. As an over three decade resident of the city, her love and concern for Venice are evident in this volume as well. And the music… her love for it and her financial support over the years set the CD and words (in Venetian and English) to the "barcarole" in the center of this "Gondolian" experience. Her attack on the cruise ships which ply the Grand Canal is epic! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2014 by Gary Tompkins
    • Leon still loves Venice
Format: Kindle
I missed Brunetti in this interesting account of the gondola. Beautiful paintings throughout. Enjoyed the song translations but no CD on Kindle!
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2015 by Elizabeth Anderson
    • Not a Bruno Story...
Format: Kindle
I was expecting a Donna Leon novel and so was disappointed to find that I had bought a non fiction book about gondolas and how to build them. However, it is interesting with good little photographs of Venice and I regret to say that have not finished it.
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2015 by Geraldine
    • I love all of Donna Leon's fiction and non fiction books ...
I waited for over 1 year to finally get this book, as it get getting postponed every time I pre-ordered it ! Unfortunately, it wasn't what I expected. I love all of Donna Leon's fiction and non fiction books about Venice, but this one was a disappointment. I found the book to be lacking in the specific facts I had been waiting for. She did talk briefly about how the gondola was made, but I guess I was looking for a more factual history, with time frames, origins, etc. This book was more like an "ode to the gondola",but not the detailed historical factual treatment that I was expecting. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2015 by Anita Galan
    • Lovely book
Format: Hardcover
I am reading the Brunetti mysteries by Donna Leon. Since I never paid much attention to Venice before, I'm enjoying reading books about it's history. This one has lovely pictures and even included a CD of gondola songs. It's very informative and I'm pleased with it.
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2022 by Miss Lizzy 2000
    • Godola disappoints Brunetti fan.
Gondola is a close look at the development and fabrication of the vehicle. It is not historically deep and the writing is a bit pallid. Ms.Donna Leon's success in her affectionate Brunett-themed novels make one expect more substance. Most of the information could have been incorporated in one of her fictions. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2015 by rolfus
    • Documentary, not mystery
You have to understand what this book is before you buy it. It's a combination of the historical and present-day role of the gondola in Venician life,a somewhat arcane description of building one, a rant against tourist cruise ships (which I happen to agree with), and a reprise of some of the themes from the Brunetti novels (e.g. Italian governmental corruption). I liked the book, but not everyone will find it as fulfilling as a new Brunetti.... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2014 by pnc
    • Gondola by Donna Leon
Fast and in excellent conditions
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2025 by Maria Arguelles-Morales

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