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A Season with Verona: A Soccer Fan Follows His Team Around Italy in Search of Dreams, National Character and . . . Goals!,Used
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Is Italy a united country, or a loose affiliation of warring states? Is Italian football (which we Americans know as soccer) a sport, or an illdisguised protraction of ancient enmities? After twenty years in the bel paese, Tim Parks goes on the road to follow the fortunes of his hometown soccer club, Hellas Verona, to pay a different kind of visit to some of the worlds most beautiful cities, and to get a fresh take on the conundrum that is national character.From Udine to Catania, from the San Siro to the Olimpico, traveling with the raucous and unruly Verona fanswhose conduct is a cross between that of asylum inmates and the Keystone KopsTim Parks offers his highly personal account of one mans relationship with a country, its people, and its national sport. The clubs are struggling, as always, to keep their heads above water in Series A. The fans, as always, are accused of vulgarity, racism, and violence. Its an election year and politics encroaches. The police are ambiguous, the journeys exhausting, the referees unforgivable, the anecdotes hilarious. And behind it all is the growing intuition that in a world stripped of idealism and bereft of religion, soccer offers a new and fiercely ironic way of forming community and engaging with the sacred.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'A Season with Verona'? A: 'A Season with Verona' explores the relationship between Italian football and national identity, examining how soccer reflects cultural dynamics in Italy.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Season with Verona' is Tim Parks, who shares his experiences as a soccer fan following Hellas Verona.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'A Season with Verona' is listed as a new book, ensuring that it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'A Season with Verona' contains 464 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of soccer and Italian culture.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'A Season with Verona' is available in paperback binding, making it a convenient and lightweight option for readers.
- Q: When was 'A Season with Verona' published? A: 'A Season with Verona' was published on November 13, 2012.
- Q: Is this book suitable for soccer fans? A: Yes, 'A Season with Verona' is particularly suitable for soccer fans, as it offers unique insights into the culture of Italian football.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'A Season with Verona' falls under the 'Travelers & Explorers' genre, blending travel writing with sports commentary.
- Q: Does the book provide a personal perspective? A: Yes, Tim Parks offers a highly personal account of his experiences as a soccer fan, making the narrative relatable and engaging.
- Q: Can I find humor in this book? A: Yes, 'A Season with Verona' includes humorous anecdotes and observations about soccer fans and the Italian culture surrounding the sport.