{"product_id":"the-stones-of-florence-9780156027632","title":"The Stones of Florence","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA journey through the glorious Italian city's scenery, history, and culture, from the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e best-selling author of \u003cem\u003eVenice Observed\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Group.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRenowned for her sharp literary style, essayist and fiction writer Mary McCarthy offers a unique history of Florence, from its inception to the dominant role it came to play in the world of art, architecture, and Italian culture, that captures the brilliant Florentine spirit and revisits the legendary figures--Dante, Michelangelo, Machiavelli, and others--who exemplify it so iconically. Her most cherished sights and experiences color this timeless, graceful portrait of a city that's as famous as it is alluring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMcCarthy, Mary:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - MARY MCCARTHY (1912-1989) was an award-winning short-story writer, bestselling novelist, essayist, and critic. She was the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Stones of Florence \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Birds of America, \u003c\/i\u003eamong other books.","brand":"Mariner Books Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50565438996754,"sku":"9780156027632","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_37912612-f89c-4ec2-bef1-07f3e7bff562.jpg?v=1731885837","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-stones-of-florence-9780156027632","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}