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| Author | : Alice Leccese Powers |
| Publisher | : Vintage |
| Total Pages | : 376 |
| Release | : 1997-04-29 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
Comprising short stories, novel excerpts, essays, journal entries, letters, and poetry. Italy in Mind captures all the contradictions of the Italian scene: enduring tradition and trendy consumerism, ravishing landscapes and urban sprawl, demonic bureaucracy and unvanquishable human warmth. Each entry is accompanied by a biography of the author, and the entire collection is preceded by a lively introduction by editor Alice Leccese Powers. The result is a work of enchantment, a tribute both to Italy and to generations of literary travelers.
| Author | : Alice Leccese Powers |
| Publisher | : Vintage |
| Total Pages | : 432 |
| Release | : 2010-07-07 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 0307486478 |
Comprised of short stories, novel excerpts, essays, poetry journals and letters, this work will delight anyone who loves Italy or great travel writing. Pieces include Barbara Grizzuti Harrison marveling at baroque Sicilian confections, Mary McCarthy celebrating Venice's threadbare dignity, and Henry James's Isabel Archer succumbing to the treacherous antiquities of Florence. From the Trade Paperback edition.
| Author | : Beppe Severgnini |
| Publisher | : Crown |
| Total Pages | : 242 |
| Release | : 2008-11-12 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 0307486877 |
Join the bestselling author of Ciao, America! on a lively tour of modern Italy that takes you behind the seductive face it puts on for visitors—la bella figura—and highlights its maddening, paradoxical true self You won’t need luggage for this hypothetical and hilarious trip into the hearts and minds of Beppe Severgnini’s fellow Italians. In fact, Beppe would prefer if you left behind the baggage his crafty and elegant countrymen have smuggled into your subconscious. To get to his Italia, you’ll need to forget about your idealized notions of Italy. Although La Bella Figura will take you to legendary cities and scenic regions, your real destinations are the places where Italians are at their best, worst, and most authentic: The highway: in America, a red light has only one possible interpretation—Stop! An Italian red light doesn’t warn or order you as much as provide an invitation for reflection. The airport: where Italians prove that one of their virtues (an appreciation for beauty) is really a vice. Who cares if the beautiful girls hawking cell phones in airport kiosks stick you with an outdated model? That’s the price of gazing upon perfection. The small town: which demonstrates the Italian genius for pleasant living: “a congenial barber . . . a well-stocked newsstand . . . professionally made coffee and a proper pizza; bell towers we can recognize in the distance, and people with a kind word and a smile for everyone.” The chaos of the roads, the anarchy of the office, the theatrical spirit of the hypermarkets, and garrulous train journeys; the sensory reassurance of a church and the importance of the beach; the solitude of the soccer stadium and the crowded Italian bedroom; the vertical fixations of the apartment building and the horizontal democracy of the eat-in kitchen. As you venture to these and many other locations rooted in the Italian psyche, you realize that Beppe has become your Dante and shown you a country that “has too much style to be hell” but is “too disorderly to be heaven.” Ten days, thirty places. From north to south. From food to politics. From saintliness to sexuality. This ironic, methodical, and sentimental examination will help you understand why Italy—as Beppe says—“can have you fuming and then purring in the space of a hundred meters or ten minutes.”
| Author | : Dianne Hales |
| Publisher | : Crown Archetype |
| Total Pages | : 320 |
| Release | : 2019-04-16 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0451499182 |
A jubilant celebration of Italy’s outsize impact on culture, from literature to art, music to movies, that “masterfully examines the multitude of reasons why so many people fall in love with Italy and the Italian lifestyle” (Forbes) Can you imagine painting without Leonardo, opera without Verdi, fashion without Armani, food without the signature tastes of pasta, gelato, and pizza? The first universities, first banks, first public libraries? All Italian. New York Times bestselling author Dianne Hales attributes these landmark achievements to la passione italiana, a primal force that stems from an insatiable hunger to discover and create; to love and live with every fiber of one's being. This fierce drive, millennia in the making, blazes to life in the Sistine Chapel, surges through a Puccini aria, deepens a vintage Brunello, and rumbles in a gleaming Ferrari engine. Our ideal tour guide, Hales sweeps readers along on her adventurous quest for the secrets of la passione. She swims in the playgrounds of mythic gods, shadows artisanal makers of chocolate and cheese, joins in Sicily’s Holy Week traditions, celebrates a neighborhood Carnevale in Venice, and explores pagan temples, vineyards, silk mills, movie sets, crafts studios, and fashion salons. She introduces us, through sumptuous prose, to unforgettable Italians, historical and contemporary, all brimming with the greatest of Italian passions—for life itself. A lyrical portrait of a spirit as well as a nation, La Passione appeals to the Italian in all our souls, inspiring us to be as daring as Italy’s gladiators, as eloquent as its poets, as alluring as its beauties, and as irresistible as its lovers. Praise for La Passione “[An] effervescent love letter to all things Italian.”—Newsday “In this sweeping account of la passione italiana from ancient to modern times, Dianne Hales shows once again why she is one the world’s foremost guides to the riches of Italian culture. Every page resonates with the author’s love for Italy and her joy in sharing its remarkable discoveries and exquisite pleasures with her readers.” —Joseph Luzzi, author of My Two Italies and In a Dark Wood “Hales takes us on an enriching and delightful journey, filled with fascinating characters, scintillating sensual details, and an authentic connection to the ever-inspiring Italian heart and soul that has given the world boundless pleasures.” —Susan Van Allen, author of 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go
| Author | : Marco Sgarbi |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 2014-02-13 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9004264299 |
From the twelfth to the seventeenth century, Aristotle’s writings lay at the foundation of Western culture, providing a body of knowledge and a set of analytical tools applicable to all areas of human investigation. Scholars of the Renaissance have emphasized the remarkable longevity and versatility of Aristotelianism, but they have mainly focused on the Latin tradition. Scarce, if any, attention has gone to vernacular works. Nonetheless, several important Renaissance figures wished to make Aristotle’s works accessible and available outside the narrow circle of professional philosophers and university professors to a broad set of readers. The thesis underpinning this book is that Italian vernacular Aristotelianism, especially in the field of logic, made fundamental contributions to the thought of the period, anticipating many of the features of early modern philosophy and contributing to a new conception of knowledge.
| Author | : D. H. Lawrence |
| Publisher | : Read Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 156 |
| Release | : 2015-06-04 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 1473375193 |
This book contains D. H. Lawrence’s 1916 travel book, "Twilight in Italy". Lawrence’s first attempt at travel writing, it contains details about his voyage through Germany, the Alps, and Italy. Although fundamentally a travel book, "Twilight in Italy" is also a philosophic journey through alien cultures that deals heavily with the author’s own personal experiences when confronted with magnificent landscapes and mountains. This book is highly recommended for lovers of interesting travel writing, and it is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Lawrence’s work. The chapters of this volume include: “The Crucifix Across the Mountains”, “On The Lago Di Garda”, “The Spinner and the Monks”, “The Lemon Gardens”, “The Theatre”, “San Gaudenzio”, “The Dance”, “John”, “Italians in Exile”, and “The Return Journey”. David Herbert Richards Lawrence (1885 - 1930) was an English novelist, poet, playwright, literary critic, and painter, famed as the author of "Lady Chatterley's Lover" and "Sons and Lovers". Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.
| Author | : Robert Turnbull |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 346 |
| Release | : 1849 |
| Genre | : Italian literature |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Beppe Severgnini |
| Publisher | : Vintage |
| Total Pages | : 320 |
| Release | : 2022-05-03 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 0593315642 |
One-of-a-kind timeless lessons for handling challenges and living with joy, the Italian way—“with unparalleled insight and brilliant wit, Severgnini’s book not only transports us to Italy but deep into the Italian mind and spirit" (Stanley Tucci, host of Searching for Italy). Is there an Italian way to deal with life? Can we all learn something from the Italians? Italy often arouses in Americans a unique mix of attraction and bafflement, moderate disapproval and incredible allure. From the Italians' love of poetry to an innate desire to socialize to the regional differences between the north and the south, Beppe Severgnini, who has dedicated his career to the meticulous observation of his compatriots, embarks on an enthralling quest to identify a core Italian identity and explore how that identity has evolved since the global pandemic. Told with the warmth and humor of a longtime friend, Severgnini touches upon patience, endurance, and wisdom, and offers a one-of-a-kind set of timeless lessons for overcoming trials, the Italian way.
| Author | : Paul C. Chelazzi |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 20 |
| Release | : 1949 |
| Genre | : Italy |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : John R Hypes |
| Publisher | : Independently Published |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2023-08-02 |
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Step into the world of Italian self-care with "The Italian Way: Secrets of Italian Self-Care - Balancing Body, Mind, and Spirit the Italian Style." This captivating book takes you on a journey through the timeless practices and cultural wisdom of Italy, revealing the secrets to harmonizing your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being in true Italian fashion. With this beautifully crafted book, you'll find practical self-care rituals, meditations, and wellness tips inspired by the Italian way of life. Allow the enchanting stories and time-honored traditions to inspire you on your own journey to embrace a balanced life, where body, mind, and spirit intertwine harmoniously, just as the Italians have done for generations. Embrace "The Italian Way" and unlock the secrets of true well-being and contentment, bringing a touch of Italy's charm and vitality into your everyday life. Step into the world of Italian self-care with "The Italian Way: Secrets of Italian Self-Care - Balancing Body, Mind, and Spirit the Italian Style." This captivating book takes you on a journey through the timeless practices and cultural wisdom of Italy, revealing the secrets to harmonizing your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being in true Italian fashion. With this beautifully crafted book, you'll find practical self-care rituals, meditations, and wellness tips inspired by the Italian way of life. Allow the enchanting stories and time-honored traditions to inspire you on your own journey to embrace a balanced life, where body, mind, and spirit intertwine harmoniously, just as the Italians have done for generations. Embrace "The Italian Way" and unlock the secrets of true well-being and contentment, bringing a touch of Italy's charm and vitality into your everyday life.
