Reviews

The Art of the City: Rome, Florence, Venice by Georg Simmel

janiswong's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

4.25

A wonderful translated short that captures the personalities of Rome, Florence, Venice, and cities. While reading, you can imagine yourself roaming around the buildings and drifting through Simmel's narration. Perhaps the author's perspective on Venice is a bit harsh, but overall a fantastic short read.

booknotes_athina's review against another edition

2.0

*This book was sent to me by Edelweiss + for an honest review*

Unfortunately it wasn't my kind of a book.
It is well written & understandable despite being written so many years ago.

annarella's review against another edition

5.0

This book is fascinating and interesting, full of food for thought and reflections on this wonderful cities.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Pushkin Collection and Edelweiss for this ARC

nisha_s's review against another edition

4.0

This book comprises of 4 essays by Simmel. 3 of which are on Italy's Rome, Florence and Venice. It talks about the architectural nature, landscape and the people of Rome, Florence and Venice as aesthetic creations. It is beautifully written and I loved the essay on Rome the most. I never thought to look at things the way Simmel did and it has brought a whole new perspective to the way I see things. I am going to make sure I read this again if i ever get to visit any of the beautiful cities mentioned in the book.

annarella's review

5.0

This book is fascinating and interesting, full of food for thought and reflections on this wonderful cities.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Pushkin Collection and Edelweiss for this ARC