Italy in Mind: An AnthologyAlice Leccese Powers 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. |
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... don't be stupid over this . I don't require you to fall in love with my boy , but I do think you might try and understand him . You are nearer his age , and if you let yourself go I am sure you are sensible . You might help me . He has ...
... don't be stupid over this . I don't require you to fall in love with my boy , but I do think you might try and understand him . You are nearer his age , and if you let yourself go I am sure you are sensible . You might help me . He has ...
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... don't come and see my brother — I make him come and see me . This hill of his is impossible - I don't see what possesses him . Really , Osmond , you will be the ruin of my horses some day ; and if they receive an injury you will have to ...
... don't come and see my brother — I make him come and see me . This hill of his is impossible - I don't see what possesses him . Really , Osmond , you will be the ruin of my horses some day ; and if they receive an injury you will have to ...
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... don't pretend to be good , but the nuns do . Don't you see what I mean ? " she went on , appealing to Isabel . Isabel was not sure that she saw , and she answered that she was very bad at following arguments . The Countess then declared ...
... don't pretend to be good , but the nuns do . Don't you see what I mean ? " she went on , appealing to Isabel . Isabel was not sure that she saw , and she answered that she was very bad at following arguments . The Countess then declared ...
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ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING | 19 |
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