Venice and the Cultural Imagination

Venice and its Lagoon, as explored in the edited volume 'Venice and the Cultural Imagination,' reveals the profound and enduring influence of Venice on global cultural narratives. The study examines how Venice has been reimagined across centuries by prominent literary figures such as Shakespeare, Byron, Wordsworth, the Shelleys, Thomas Mann, and others, as well as through visual arts like those of J M W Turner. It also delves into Venice's significance in opera, Victorian literature, and modern adaptations, including Daphne du Maurier's 'Don't Look Now' and its film adaptation by Nicolas Roeg. The research approach combines literary analysis with interdisciplinary perspectives, highlighting Venice's dual role as both a physical landscape and a symbol of cultural imagination, decay, and transformation.

O’Neill, M., Sandy, M., & Wootton, S. (Eds.). (2015). Venice and the Cultural Imagination. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315655611