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Englishman's humorous immersion into Italian culture.
If you've ever dreamed of living la dolce vita in Italy, Tim Parks' "Italian Neighbours" is a must-read. His wit and eye for detail transform the narrative into a vivid tapestry of Italian life, revealing the quirks and passions of its people. It's a charming, insightful journey that might just have you yearning for your own Italian adventure.
- Booker Prize Nominee for Longlist (2003)
- John Llewellyn Rhys Prize (1986)
- Somerset Maugham Award (1986)
- Wellcome Book Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2010)
- Betty Trask Award (1986)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Englishman's humorous immersion into Italian culture.
If you've ever dreamed of living la dolce vita in Italy, Tim Parks' "Italian Neighbours" is a must-read. His wit and eye for detail transform the narrative into a vivid tapestry of Italian life, revealing the quirks and passions of its people. It's a charming, insightful journey that might just have you yearning for your own Italian adventure.
- Booker Prize Nominee for Longlist (2003)
- John Llewellyn Rhys Prize (1986)
- Somerset Maugham Award (1986)
- Wellcome Book Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2010)
- Betty Trask Award (1986)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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