Canal Grande. Hannu Raittila.Translated by Andrew Chesterman. Kaunokirjallisuus

"Canal Grande" is a novel by Finnish author Hannu Raittila, which won the Finlandia Prize in 2001. It follows a team of Finnish experts on a UNESCO mission to save Venice, blending social comedy with serious moral critique. The narrative shifts between various team members, exploring themes of culture clash, rationality, and human tragedy.