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Number of Pages
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Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a non-fiction travel memoir and cultural portrait that blends keen social observation with intimate self-reflection. Set during a brief nine-day visit to Sardinia by a renowned early-20th-century writer and his wife, it captures island life, local customs, and the tensions and joys of travel. The intended reader is adults and literary-minded readers who crave immersive cultural history, and the emotional tone is vivid, provocative, and thoughtfulโpart travelogue, part psychological portrait.
The content is presented as a compact, story-led narrative rich in metaphor and sensory detail. This edition preserves the authorโs original voice by restoring censored passages and correcting textual readings, offering a truer sense of veracity. An illuminating introduction by a respected scholar, along with a chronology, explanatory notes, and an Italian glossary, provide context without pulling readers away from the immersive prose.
Readers move through scenes of landscapes, markets, and conversations, experiencing a writerโs anger, joy, and perceptive critique of culture and politics. The writing invites reflection on travel writing as a lens for understanding place and self, making the work accessible and rewarding for curious readers who enjoy literary travel and cultural history.
Once finished, readers gain a deeper appreciation of Sardiniaโs landscape and culture, along with a clearer sense of how travel writing can illuminate both place and the traveler's inner life. It leaves readers curious, contemplative, and inspired to explore more literary travel and cultural history.
Product Details
Author
Jill Franks
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
256
Language
English
SKU
9780141180762
ISBN
9780141180762
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13x1.5x19.8cm
Binding
Hardback
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