tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658567784785639005.post4942670917343733249..comments2024-03-15T13:03:14.285+01:00Comments on Venetian Cat - The Venice Blog: Venice International Literary Festival - 2012 Crossroads of Civilization - Incroci di Civiltà - #VeniceBooksCat Bauer in Venice Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18376687575392758300noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658567784785639005.post-18359099225613926162012-04-23T19:00:42.241+02:002012-04-23T19:00:42.241+02:00The glorious -- and I use that word sincerely -- S...The glorious -- and I use that word sincerely -- Scuola di San Rocco was the setting for the inauguration of 2012 edition of Crossroads of Civilization, Venice's international literary festival. On Wednesday, April 18, under the vibrant Tintoretto ceiling, the house was crammed full of lovers of literature. It is always invigorating to be surrounded by so many other members of civilized culture in an ancient venue created by enlightened beings, and it made me grateful to live in a city where such events occur on almost a daily basis.Cat Bauer in Venice Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18376687575392758300noreply@blogger.com