Old Calabria
Author | : Norman Douglas |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 436 |
Release | : 1915 |
Genre | : Calabria (Italy) |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Norman Douglas |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 436 |
Release | : 1915 |
Genre | : Calabria (Italy) |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Norman Douglas |
Publisher | : Double 9 Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023-05 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9789358017519 |
"Old Calabria" is a travelogue written by Norman Douglas. The book is an account of the author's journey through the rugged and remote region of Calabria, located in the southern part of Italy. In the book, Douglas vividly describes the landscape, culture, and people of Calabria, which at the time was largely unknown and undiscovered by tourists. He chronicles his travels through small villages and towns, sharing his observations and encounters with the locals, their customs, and their way of life. Douglas also delves into the history and mythology of the region, recounting tales of Greek and Roman gods, as well as the legendary bandits who once roamed the area. He discusses the region's food, music, and religious festivals, providing readers with a rich and immersive experience of Calabria's unique culture. Throughout the book, Douglas's writing is infused with humor and wit, as he shares his opinions and critiques of the region and its people.
Author | : Norman Douglas |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 540 |
Release | : 2019-11-25 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
Norman Douglas's 'Old Calabria' is a captivating travelogue that provides a detailed exploration of the region of Calabria in southern Italy. Written in a lyrical and descriptive style, the book not only paints a vivid picture of the landscapes, people, and culture of the region, but also delves into the history and folklore that make Calabria unique. Douglas's keen observations and witty anecdotes add depth to the narrative, making it an engaging read for history buffs and travel enthusiasts alike. Set in the early 20th century, 'Old Calabria' offers a glimpse into a world that has since undergone significant changes, making it a valuable historical document as well as a literary gem. Norman Douglas's own experiences as a traveler and scholar likely inspired him to write this insightful and poetic account of Calabria, showcasing his deep appreciation for the region's charm and complexity. For readers seeking a rich and informative travel narrative that transcends time, 'Old Calabria' comes highly recommended.
Author | : Norman Douglas |
Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 610 |
Release | : 2023-09-19 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 3387065582 |
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Author | : Norman Douglas |
Publisher | : Cosimo Classics |
Total Pages | : 340 |
Release | : 2019-07-17 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781945934674 |
At the time when southern Italy was an isolated and underdeveloped region, Douglas wrote this 1915 travel guide to bring the beauty that he found in Calabria to the reading public. Inspired by the landscape, unique cultural traditions, and proximity to history, he found even traveling on long mule trails to be an enjoyable part of the journey rather than an inconvenience. Written in a chatty, conversational tone, Old Calabria will be of interest to armchair travelers and to anyone who enjoys stories of everyday adventure.
Author | : Rosetta Costantino |
Publisher | : W. W. Norton & Company |
Total Pages | : 417 |
Release | : 2010-11-08 |
Genre | : Cooking |
ISBN | : 0393065162 |
The first cookbook from this little-known region of Italy celebrates the richness of the region's landscape and the allure of its cuisine, featuring recipes for easily accessible, fresh-from-the-garden Italian food from a Calabrian native.
Author | : Peter Chiarella |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Calabria (Italy) |
ISBN | : 9781587900303 |
Calabrian Tales is a unique story of inexplicable injustice and poverty, avarice and survival based on true family incidents that were revealed to the author in his youth. The book's chief character is the author's great aunt, Marianna, who became the mistress of a wealthy noble. The lifestyle she adopted repeatedly shamed her relatives until living in Italy became unbearable for them. Eventually, the author's father, Raffaele, fled his beloved Italy in the face of constant shame, and settled in the U.S. His son, author Peter Chiarella, grew up in the Bedford Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn. There he heard the stories about life in Calabria from his grandmother, a principal character in the book. After her death, the stories kept coming, both from his father, also a character in Calabrian Tales, and from his mother, who had listened in on Nonna's recollections over a period of fifteen years. The stories of people who lived in what may have been Italy's poorest region, blend with the historical struggles of the times in a combination reminiscent of certain aspects of The Godfather and the ignoble humanity of Angela's Ashes. "Twenty-two unforgettable personalities interplay in this picaresque page turner. Each one will fascinate you uniquely." -- Anthony Kilgallin, author of Napa Valley Picture Perfect "Calabrian Tales evokes the memory of stories I heard growing up among elder Italian immigrants." -- James L. D'Adamo, author of The D'Adamo Diet "A most intriguing and compelling read." -- Joseph D. Sabella, MD
Author | : Caterina Pangallo |
Publisher | : Cambridge Scholars Publishing |
Total Pages | : 399 |
Release | : 2023-09-01 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1527529274 |
Calabria is one of the oldest civilised regions of Europe. In antiquity, the philosophy, science, literature and poetry of the Greek Pythagoreans flourished here; in the Middle Ages, the Norman Kingdom was the most cultured and opulent civilisation in the world. However, in modern times, Calabria has suffered from the almost complete neglect of its multi-facetted cultural legacy by dominant foreign ruling powers, declining into a third world region at the toe of the Italian peninsula. This book directs the attention of the world to those immense disregarded riches, through a collection of essays on the region’s history, arts and crafts, its philosophy and substantial intellectual legacy and especially its rejuvenation among the younger generations of today. Each of the 16 chapters was written by a scholar with unique experience in their field of research. They will be immensely useful for academics as well as students interested in Mediterranean culture.
Author | : Norman Douglas |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 238 |
Release | : 2019-06-19 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780359739035 |
Travel author Norman Douglas shares his experiences and photographs of Calabria, a beautiful and historic yet secluded region of rural Italy, as it was at the turn of the 20th century. A wonderful guide to a region home to breathtaking landscapes and ancient ruins, Old Calabria contains many details of the region and is described from a perspective of the eloquent and well-informed author. The manners of the locals, the customs and appearance of their villages and farmsteads, and the agriculture of the countryside, are narrated evocatively. Over the centuries Calabria has received migrants from Asia, Africa and elsewhere, and the profile of the people - who clearly descend from these migrants - that Douglas has much interest. The cultural and religious customs of Calabria are shown to have evolved somewhat in isolation to the rest of Italy, and life is shown to move slowly and place great emphasis upon traditions and the Roman Catholic faith.