Watermark
“Watermark” by Joseph Brodsky is a unique exploration of Venice, published by Penguin in 1997. This edition spans 135 pages and is presented in English. The book combines elements of an autobiographical essay and prose poetry, offering readers a glimpse into Brodsky’s experiences in the city he visited for nearly two decades.
Within its 48 short chapters, “Watermark” captures specific episodes from Brodsky’s time in Venice, creating a vivid portrayal of the city’s architectural and atmospheric essence. The work invites readers to engage with both the city and the author in a way that is both personal and evocative, making it a significant contribution to the subjects of travel and European culture.
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In this brief, intense, gem-like book, equal parts extended autobiographical essay and prose poem, Brodsky turns his eye to the seductive and enigmatic city of Venice. A mosaic of 48 short chapters each recalling a specific episode from one of his many visits there (Brodsky spent his winters in Venice for nearly 20 years) “Watermark” associatively and brilliantly evokes one city’s architectural and atmospheric character. In doing so, the book also reveals a subject and an author readers have never before seen.
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