How did John Banville decide to blend historical fact with literary fiction in Venetian Vespers?
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How did John Banville decide to blend historical fact with literary fiction in Venetian Vespers?
Did anyone else feel the slow burn of the narrative reflected the contemplative mood of Venice?
What do you think Banville was trying to say about the nature of power and history through the characters?