Cities of Stardust, Cities of Blood

In this book, the interplay between literature and the urban landscape takes centre stage, as three iconic cities-London, Venice, Istanbul-are explored through the eyes of poets and authors across different eras and cultures.From William Blake s haunting portrayal of London to Italo Calvino s dreamlike Venice and Orhan Veli Kanik s lyrical tribute to Istanbul, this book examines how urban landscap...