by Mary McCarthy · Mondadori · tapa dura · ISBN 9788439713289
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Immerse yourself in the rich history and artistic spirit of Florence with 'The Stones of Florence' by Mary McCarthy. This book offers a unique vision of the city, from its origins to its dominant role in the world of art and Italian culture. McCarthy captures the essence of Florence and revisits legendary figures such as Dante, Michelangelo, and Machiavelli, who embody its legacy. Discover the most cherished places and experiences of this timeless and fascinating city.
Mary Therese McCarthy was an American novelist, critic and political activist, best known for her novel The Group, her marriage to critic Edmund Wilson, her intimate friendship with her colleague Hannah Arendt and her storied feud with playwright Lillian Hellman. McCarthy was the winner of the Horizon Prize in 1949 and was awarded two Guggenheim Fellowships, in 1949 and 1959. She was a member of the National Institute of Arts and Letters and the American Academy in Rome. In 1973, she delivered the Huizinga Lecture in Leiden, the Netherlands, under the title Can There Be a Gothic Literature? The same year she was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She won the National Medal for Literature and the Edward MacDowell Medal in 1984. McCarthy held honorary degrees from Bard, Bowdoin, Colby, Smith College, Syracuse University, the University of Maine at Orono, the University of Aberdeen, and the University of Hull.
