Rome with all its artistic and sculptural masterpieces, fantastic fountains, cobbled streets, antiquated buildings and basilicas, truly glorify the High Renaissance and its grandeur. The myriad forms of art which deck the Eternal City have also inspired hordes of writers to pen down the extraordinary beauty of Rome incredibly well. No doubt, some of these books have been widely acclaimed through the tide of time
Here we will discuss a bunch of books which etches the Imperial Rome beautifully:
Rome Tales by Helen Constantine
With diverse tones, styles and subject matters, the narratives of this book are engaging. Here you will find twenty different stories narrating you the tales of hundreds of years, blending tragedy, comedy and drama altogether.
This book also contains the voices of Alberto Moravia, Boccaccio, Pie Paolo, Pasolini and Casanova among others, which breathes life into the pages of this book. You will also find a detailed map of Rome along with the copy.
When in Rome: A Journal of Life in Vatican City by Robert J Hutchinson
If you are looking for a casual read about Rome with a dash of humour, When in Rome: A Journal of Life in Vatican City by Robert J Hutchinson, is perhaps one of the rare books promising you the same.
This book gives you a sneak peek into the lives of the Holy See, their habits and lifestyle. It is an interesting take on the subject which the author has commendably done. However, if you want your experience to be wholesome, then rely only on the Vatican City Tours.
That Awful Mess on the Via Merulana by Carlo Emilio Gadda
This novel by Carlo Emilio Gadda deals with a complex double crime committed under the Fascist rule. First published in 1957, penned by the celebrated Italian writer Gadda, this book describes the story of a burglary and murder of a young lady whose husband was out of town. She lived in an apartment on the Via Merulana, which lends a part of its title.
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