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Sicilian Odyssey (National Geographic Directions),Used
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A blending of art and cultural criticism, travel writing, and personal narrative, Sicilian Odyssey is Francine Prose's imaginative consideration of the diverse cultural legacies found juxtaposed and entangled on the Mediterranean island of Sicily. She writes of the intensity of Sicily, the "commitment to the extreme," where the history is more colorful, the sun hotter, the cooking earthier, the violence more horrific, the carnival more raucous, the politics more Byzantine than other places on Earth, and how much the island can teach us about the triumph of beauty over violence and life over death.Prose examines architectural sites and objects and looks at the ways in which myth and actuality converge. Exploring the intact and beautiful Greek amphitheaters at Siracusa and Taormina, the cathedral at Monreale, the Roman mosaics at Piazza Armerina, and some of the masterpieces of the Baroque scattered throughout the island, Prose focuses her keen insight to imagine them in their own time, to examine the evolution and decline of the cultures that produced them, and to deconstruct powerful responses each evokes in her.Illuminated by the author's own photographs, Sicilian Odyssey brings exotic and enigmatic Sicily to life through the prism of its past.
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- Q: What is the main theme of Sicilian Odyssey? A: The main theme of Sicilian Odyssey is the exploration of Sicily's rich cultural heritage, blending art, cultural criticism, travel writing, and personal narrative.
- Q: Who is the author of Sicilian Odyssey? A: The author of Sicilian Odyssey is Francine Prose, known for her insightful and imaginative writing.
- Q: What type of book is Sicilian Odyssey? A: Sicilian Odyssey is categorized as a memoir and combines elements of travel writing and cultural criticism.
- Q: How many pages does Sicilian Odyssey have? A: Sicilian Odyssey contains 192 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: Sicilian Odyssey is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was Sicilian Odyssey published? A: Sicilian Odyssey was published on March 1, 2003.
- Q: What condition is the book available in? A: Sicilian Odyssey is available in new condition.
- Q: Does Sicilian Odyssey include photographs? A: Yes, Sicilian Odyssey is illuminated by the author's own photographs, enhancing the narrative.
- Q: What cultural sites does the author discuss in Sicilian Odyssey? A: The author discusses various cultural sites in Sicily, including Greek amphitheaters, the cathedral at Monreale, and Roman mosaics.
- Q: Is Sicilian Odyssey part of a series? A: No, Sicilian Odyssey is a standalone book and is not part of a series.