Watermark: An Essay on Venice

Looking at every aspect of the city, from its waterways, streets and architecture to its food, politics and people, the author captures its magnificence and beauty, and recalls his own memories of the place he called home for many winters, as he remembers friends, lovers and enemies he has encountered.

Liina Haabu soovitab: “Joseph Brodsky peatus oma elu jooksul talvises Veneetsias kokku pea kahekümnel korral. “Watermark” on tema armastuskiri sellele linnale. Napilt rohkem kui sajal leheküljel maalib ta eleegilise, kummitusliku ja nostalgilise pildi Veneetsiast, mis tema jaoks just detsembrikuus saavutas oma ilu haripunkti. Hõrk ja õrn essee neile, kes igatsevad vana maailma sarmi ja on lummatud Veneetsiast.”