About the book
‘Donna Leon has created a beautifully crafted looking glass into her world.’ TLS
‘To read her is to restore the soul.’ THE TIMES
‘Leon writes with great literary panache and evocative power.’ SPECTATOR
Whether walking along the canals of Venice or teaching English to Iranian pilots, interviewing blood diamond dealers or reading Great Expectations, Donna Leon has found inspiration in the strangest of places.
In this engaging collection of stories on writing, reading, teaching and Venice, Leon offers new insight into the moments that shaped her into a celebrated, internationally bestselling author. Infused with her ever-present and delightful sense of humour and irony, she is as good a storyteller about herself as she is a chronicler of Guido Brunetti’s crime adventures. Readers will be as caught up in her world as she is in his.
Editions of Backstage
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781529155143
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781804955482
- EBook
- ISBN 9781804955499
Read an Excerpt
‘Donna Leon has created a beautifully crafted looking glass into her world.’ TLS
‘To read her is to restore the soul.’ THE TIMES
‘Leon writes with great literary panache and evocative power.’ SPECTATOR
Whether walking along the canals of Venice or teaching English to Iranian pilots, interviewing blood diamond dealers or reading Great Expectations, Donna Leon has found inspiration in the strangest of places.
In this engaging collection of stories on writing, reading, teaching and Venice, Leon offers new insight into the moments that shaped her into a celebrated, internationally bestselling author. Infused with her ever-present and delightful sense of humour and irony, she is as good a storyteller about herself as she is a chronicler of Guido Brunetti’s crime adventures. Readers will be as caught up in her world as she is in his.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Backstage about?
‘Donna Leon has created a beautifully crafted looking glass into her world.’ TLS
‘To read her is to restore the soul.’ THE TIMES
‘Leon writes with great literary panache and evocative power.’ SPECTATOR
Whether walking along the canals of Venice or teaching English to Iranian pilots, interviewing blood diamond dealers or reading Great Expectations, Donna Leon has found inspiration in the strangest of places.
In this engaging collection of stories on writing, reading, teaching and Venice, Leon offers new insight into the moments that shaped her into a celebrated, internationally bestselling author. Infused with her ever-present and delightful sense of humour and irony, she is as good a storyteller about herself as she is a chronicler of Guido Brunetti’s crime adventures. Readers will be as caught up in her world as she is in his.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Backstage?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Essays
Where can I read a sample of Backstage?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781529155143
How long is Backstage and how many pages does it have?
Backstage has 224 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Backstage?
Donna Leon
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Backstage is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781529155143) and paperback(ISBN 9781804955482) and ebook(ISBN 9781804955499)
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