Publisher's Synopsis
Legends of Florence is a book written by Charles Godfrey Leland, a renowned American writer, and folklorist. The book is a collection of stories and legends that are associated with the city of Florence, Italy. The stories are based on the rich history and culture of Florence, and they provide a glimpse into the city's past.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Florence's history and culture. The chapters include stories about the city's famous artists, such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, as well as stories about its famous landmarks, such as the Ponte Vecchio and the Palazzo Vecchio.In addition to the stories, the book also includes illustrations and photographs that help to bring the legends to life. The illustrations are done in a classic style, reminiscent of the Renaissance period, which adds to the book's charm and authenticity.Overall, Legends of Florence is a fascinating book that provides readers with a unique insight into the history and culture of one of Italy's most beautiful cities. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in Italian culture, art, and history.1896. Collected from the people and retold by Leland (Hans Breitmann). This book consists almost entirely of legends or traditions of a varied character, referring to places and buildings in Florence, such as the Cathedral and Campanile, the Signoria, the Bargello, the different city gates, ancient towers and bridges, palaces, crosses, and fountains, noted corners, odd byways, and many churches. To all of these there are tales, or at least anecdotes attached for both readers and students of social history. Partial Contents: The Three Horns of Messer Guicciardini; The Legend of the Croce al Trebbio; The Two Fairies in the Well; The Ghost of Michel Angelo; The Bashful Lover; La Fortuna; Seeing that All Was Right; The Witch of Arno; The Red Goblin of the Bargello; The Roman Vase; The Unfortunate Priest; and many more.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
