Letters from the Palazzo Barbaro Author:Henry James Henry James first came to Venice as a tourist, but was soon fascinated by the city and particularly by the splendid gothic Palazzo Barbaro, home of the expatriate American Curtis family. James frequently returned to the palace, to write, completing The Aspern Papers there. This selection of letters covers the period 1869-1907 and provides a un... more »ique record of the work and life of this great writer.« less