North of Naples, South of Rome
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North of Naples, South of Rome by Paolo Tullio
Since childhood, Paolo Tullio has returned each year to his hometown of Gallinaro, to the labyrinthine nest of his relations and the passionate, warmhearted people of his valley. In North of Naples, South of Rome, he describes a hilariously chaotic wine competition, samples the Italian cantina, instructs on market-day haggling and surreptitious truffle-hunting, and investigates the charms and scams of Naples. He looks with disbelief at a tortuous bureaucracy, shows how to win a local election, observes the Catholic Church's role in daily life, and reflects upon a recent earthquake that saved the valley. With fascinating detours on local buildings, history, folklore, and fashion, the listener tours a carousel of picnics, feasts, and fireworks. This affectionate tour of a charming, intimate world is as enticing and as original as A Year in Provence.
Paolo Tullio worked variously in a psychiatric hospital, as a cattle exporter, award-winning restaurateur, computer programmer and actor. He was a weekly columnist in the Irish Independent Magazine, the Times Literary Supplement described him as gregarious, unable to keep a secret and gifted with a breathtakingly crude sense of fun. His book North of Naples, South of Rome was a national bestseller, and became an acclaimed television series.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780312193072 |
| ISBN 10 | 0312193076 |
| Title | North of Naples, South of Rome |
| Author | Paolo Tullio |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thomas Dunne Books |
| Year published | 1998-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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