North of Naples, South of Rome - Hardcover

Tullio, Paolo

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0312193076 ISBN 13: 9780312193072

Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books, 1998

Synopsis

An entertaining memoir of life in the Comino Valley of Italy shares the author's reminiscences of and observations on the charms of Naples, market-day haggling, the Catholic Church's role in everyday life, local festivals, truffle-hunting, and more. TV tie-in. 20,000 first printing.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Praise for North of Naples, South of Rome:

"A genuine warm breeze of Italy blows from these pages." --Irish Times

"This is a glorious, often hilarious, insight to the Italy of today.... Do not on any account neglect to read this. You will be intrigued and delighted." --The Cork Examiner

"A wonderful initiation to the piquant joys of Italian country living.... As reviving as a hot espresso." --The Sunday Times, London

"This book will warm the heart, expand the soul, and even be used to nourish the body." --Image

"Colourful, sometimes hilarious, and pathos-filled, this is a fascinating portrayal of family life in the little Italian town that has been home to the author and his relatives for 600 years." --The Universe

About the Author:

Paolo Tullio was born in the Comino Valley, but educated in England. He lives in Ireland with his wife, Susan Morley, and their children.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0312193076
• ISBN 13: 9780312193072
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 233