Description
The Three Venices
Book Summary
This book is a profound and personal journey through the Triveneto, a region in northeastern Italy that for centuries has been a melting pot of cultures, languages, and religions. Drawing on three decades of experience traveling through this Central European space, the author explores the traces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the consequences of the Treaty of Versailles. Through dialogue with writers, artists, and travelers, the work unravels the meaning of concepts such as individual conscience and the sense of belonging, offering a unique look at a living and fascinating borderland.
What is it about?
The work delves into the complex identity of the Triveneto, a region made up of Trentino-Alto Adige, Veneto, and Julian March. One hundred years after the Treaty of Versailles, the author examines how this territory, once linked to Mitteleuropa, remains a frontier space where the coexistence of different cultures, religions, and languages has created a unique social fabric. The narrative is built upon a wandering through its landscapes, from the Venetian marshes to the Alpine heights, and is enriched by the voices of figures such as Fulvio Tomizza, Marisa Madieri, Reinhold Messner, or Freya Stark. Through these interviews and reflections, the book seeks to understand the meaning of two key words: Gewissen (individual conscience) and Heimat (place of origin), revealing the tangled feelings of belonging that surface in this region.
Main themes
- Identity and borders in the Triveneto after the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
- Individual conscience and sense of belonging to a territory.
- Historical memory and the consequences of the Treaty of Versailles.
- Confluence of cultures, languages, and religions in a Central European space.
- Literary journey through the testimonies of writers, artists, and mountaineers.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in travel literature with a historical and cultural focus, as well as those seeking to understand the identity complexities of border regions in Europe. It is also ideal for curious travelers who desire a deep and reflective exploration of northeastern Italy, beyond conventional tourist circuits.
What this book offers
- A unique perspective on the history and identity of the Triveneto, based on three decades of knowledge of the region.
- A deep analysis of concepts such as individual conscience and rootedness, through interviews with key figures.
- An immersion in landscapes and atmospheres ranging from the Venetian marshes to the Alps, narrated with literary sensitivity.
- Keys to understanding the tensions and richness of a region that remains a meeting point between worlds.
Technical specifications
- Author: Canals Piñas, Jorge
- Publisher: La Línea del Horizonte
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: TRAVEL LITERATURE
- Collection: FUERA DE SI CONTEMPORANEOS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: September 2020
- Number of pages: 200
- Weight: 400 g
Editorial review
This is a work that successfully combines historical essay, reportage, and travel chronicles. Its main value lies in the author's ability to build bridges between the past and the present, offering a reading that enriches the understanding of a complex and often misunderstood European region. It is an ideal proposal for those seeking an intellectual and sensory journey, rather than a simple tourist guide.