The critically acclaimed author of The Marble Quilt and In Maremma turns his attention to Florence, in an evocative travelogue that unlock the great Italian city's beauty, wonders, and majesty for readers.
David Leavitt is the author of several novels and short story collections, most recently The Marble Quilt. With Mark Mitchell, he has co-written two books about Italy, Italian Pleasures and In Maremma. He is a recipient of grants from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts, and was recently named a Literary Lion by the New York Public Library. David Leavitt divides his time between Tuscany and Gainesville, Florida, where he teaches at the University of Florida.
David Leavitt teaches at the University of Florida.