tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post6629559510962289405..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: "A Venetian Night's Entertainment" by Edith WhartonJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-32795267324201292062012-02-19T15:17:19.976-05:002012-02-19T15:17:19.976-05:00Ivana - It's hard not to like the combination ...Ivana - It's hard not to like the combination of Edith Wharton and Venice. I'm sure you're going to enjoy this one! Thanks for the Mann recommendation. He's been on my 'authors to read' list for ages. I have a copy of The Magic Mountain, but Death in Venice may be a better starting point.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-82997388844331748132012-02-18T03:13:09.083-05:002012-02-18T03:13:09.083-05:00I still haven't read this short story, but you...I still haven't read this short story, but you know how much I love Edith Wharton and I'll read it as soon as possible :) I've been to Venice a few years ago and now I'm planning a trip with my son for fall (though I think Gardaland will be more to his liking).<br />I'd recommend Death in Venice by Thomas Mann, it is a bit difficult to read but I'm sure you'll enjoy the marvelous descriptions of dawn breaking over the lagoon. Mann gives it a mythical, magical dimension.Ivanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18243664836278611954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-56744191543704010072012-02-08T17:09:43.311-05:002012-02-08T17:09:43.311-05:00Terri - I hadn't heard of it either until Audr...Terri - I hadn't heard of it either until Audrey mentioned it. Perhaps it's Wharton's best kept secret?<br /><br />Teddy Rose - If you're a Wharton fan, then you're sure to enjoy this one!<br /><br />Audrey - I'm glad you're receiving the Library of America stories. I don't read then every week, but it's nice to know they're around. Thanks for the link, too. I'll check it out.<br /><br />Carol - I'll be looking for your post! I had to order it from another library in our system... hopefully it will arrive next week.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-64639190195314737862012-02-08T15:23:36.817-05:002012-02-08T15:23:36.817-05:00I should read this one this month. I did just read...I should read this one this month. I did just read "Don't Look Now" but haven't put up a post on it yet.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915400068613145577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-7367422032860603942012-02-08T08:33:01.861-05:002012-02-08T08:33:01.861-05:00Sorry, me again. Meant to add that I think the ...Sorry, me again. Meant to add that I think the 'other short story' I was thinking of was either actually a novel or an essay - or essays - on Venice in her book Italian Backgrounds. I found the information originally here. <br /><br />http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/knowledge/culture/americanswritingvenice/Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912114716426828436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-29461348919536594002012-02-08T08:29:13.711-05:002012-02-08T08:29:13.711-05:00... And thank YOU for introducing me to the Librar...... And thank YOU for introducing me to the Library of America short stories! That's a genre I don't read enough in, and I'm looking forward to them now.Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912114716426828436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-26101928564948019072012-02-08T01:58:28.401-05:002012-02-08T01:58:28.401-05:00I'm a Edith Wharton fan, so I will be reading ...I'm a Edith Wharton fan, so I will be reading this story. Thanks for the review!!<br /><br />I read a short from a more current author. She actually live here in Vancouver.Teddy Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145413222317511542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-53165668786547460282012-02-07T23:49:55.389-05:002012-02-07T23:49:55.389-05:00Why in the world have I not heard of this story? I...Why in the world have I not heard of this story? I will definitely be reading this!Terri B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12215878121282668358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-3503008243506859122012-02-07T17:58:51.825-05:002012-02-07T17:58:51.825-05:00Bellezza - Wharton's description is certainly ...Bellezza - Wharton's description is certainly vivid! Sorry to hear The Wing of the Dove is slow going. I downloaded a sample to my Nook, but could quickly tell it's not for me. I have enjoyed a few of James' other novels and hope to read Washington Square sometime this year.<br /><br />John - LOL, sorry...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-1542306746147643612012-02-07T00:25:52.207-05:002012-02-07T00:25:52.207-05:00I can't add to your reading list, but Spirit o...I can't add to your reading list, but Spirit of the West's "Venice is Sinking" is now stuck in my head.John Mutfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08730205221787092204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-81898856423533772132012-02-06T22:23:04.016-05:002012-02-06T22:23:04.016-05:00p.s. I just read Marie's comment; am working t...p.s. I just read Marie's comment; am working through The Wings of The Dove and it is t.e.d.i.o.us. For me, anyway.Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-53854367871729487322012-02-06T22:22:17.366-05:002012-02-06T22:22:17.366-05:00How well I remember feeding the pigeon's in St...How well I remember feeding the pigeon's in St. Mark's Square when I was a little girl. But, it didn't look <i>anything</i> like Wharton's description then! Such is the power of literature, to show us worlds we might not otherwise have seen. Thanks for your great review, JoAnn.Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-35321502732996338952012-02-06T21:49:26.094-05:002012-02-06T21:49:26.094-05:00Marie - You're right. In fact, I think Bellezz...Marie - You're right. In fact, I think Bellezza and Frances are reading it together this month.<br /><br />Stacybuckeye - I'm looking at this as an event instead of a challenge. I swore off of challenges, too. You've been to Venice? Would love to visit some day...<br /><br />Kathleen - Me neither, but I'm sure hoping to visit Italy (and Venice) soon!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-58616650422848095702012-02-06T19:56:06.667-05:002012-02-06T19:56:06.667-05:00I'm sure I'd enjoy this one. I've alw...I'm sure I'd enjoy this one. I've always wanted to go to Venice and haven't managed to get there yet.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-61938951189767971742012-02-06T17:11:38.413-05:002012-02-06T17:11:38.413-05:00I completely swore off challenges this year, but t...I completely swore off challenges this year, but this is the one that seriously tempted me. I'll go back to Venice through your reading :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-56369296007213153882012-02-06T15:33:03.029-05:002012-02-06T15:33:03.029-05:00I think The wings of the Dove was set largely in V...I think The wings of the Dove was set largely in Venice.Marie Cloutierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-53969796607573627962012-02-06T15:33:02.507-05:002012-02-06T15:33:02.507-05:00I think The wings of the Dove was set largely in V...I think The wings of the Dove was set largely in Venice.Marie Cloutierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-79984686895877918792012-02-06T13:27:19.258-05:002012-02-06T13:27:19.258-05:00Jane GS - Thank you! I've just requested a cop...Jane GS - Thank you! I've just requested a copy of Don't Look Now and Other Stories from my Library. Audrey thought Wharton had another story set in Venice, so will try and find that, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-78403483030158108872012-02-06T11:23:59.338-05:002012-02-06T11:23:59.338-05:00I love to read about Venice myself, and didn't...I love to read about Venice myself, and didn't realize Wharton had written a short story set there. Will definitely try to read it.<br /><br />I really like Daphne duMaurier's Don't Look Now.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.com