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“The perennial wonder of Venice is to peer at herself in her canals and find that she exists-incredible as it seems. It is the same reassurance that a looking-glass offers us: the guarantee that we are real.”

Quote by Mary McCarthy

Book:Venice observed

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Venice observed

This book offers a detailed exploration of Venice, capturing its unique culture, architecture, and atmosphere through a series of observations and reflections. more

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Mary McCarthy was a prominent American author born on June 21, 1912, and passed away on October 25, 1989. Known for her incisive social criticism and nuanced portrayal of human nature, she is considered one of the most influential figures in 20th-century American literature. more

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