Renowned for her sharp literary style, essayst and fiction writer Mary McCarthy (1912-1989) 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.
The Stones of Florence is a blend of expression and action about a city so loved that visit is never enough. Throughout this work, Mary Mccarthy offers lucid insights on the relevant history of this superlative city. Many of the author's most cherished sights, sounds, and smells come to life in this esteemed and now classic volume. This book is ideal for reading on the plane ride to Italy, but it's also perfect for armchair travelers, art lovers, and students of the Renaissance.
Mary McCarthy was a short-story writer, bestelling novelist, essayst and critic. a member of the National Institute of Arts and Letters, she also wrote Venice Observed, Birds of America, Memories of a Catholic Girlhood, among other books.
The Stones of Florence, Mary McCarthy, Mariner Books, 2002
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