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In Sicily
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An extraordinary and formidable account of travelling in Sicily from one of the twentieth-century's foremost travel writers.
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In Sicily is a loving take on an extraordinary island, based on Norman Lewis's sixty-year-long fascination with all things Sicilian. Few places on earth have escaped the singular eye of Norman Lewis, but always, in the course of his long career, he has come back to Sicily. From his first wartime visit to a land untouched since the Middle Ages through his frequent returns, he has watched the island and its people as they have changed over the years.
Dedicated to a Sicilian journalist killed by a Mafia bomb, he rarely lets us forget the presence of organised crime. We benefit from his friendships with policemen, journalists, and common people. Moreover, he writes beautifully of landscape and language, of his memories of his first father-in-law (professional gambler, descendant of princes and member of the Unione Siciliana), of Sicily's changing sexual mores, of the effects of African immigration, of Palermo and its ruined palaces, and of strange superstitions, of witches and bandits and murder.
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In Sicily by Norman Lewis is lauded for its vivid descriptions and insightful exploration of Sicilian culture and history. Reviewers appreciate Lewis's engaging narrative style, which brings the island's traditions and complexities to life. Through personal anecdotes and historical context, the book offers a rich tapestry of Sicilian life, making it a compelling read for those interested in travel and adventure.
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ISBN: 9781780600093
Publisher: Eland Publishing Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 October 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Eland Publishing Ltd
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 150.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 250g
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