Short stories in Italian
1999
Book
This is an all new version of the popular Parallel Texts series, containing eight pieces of contemporary fiction in the original Italian and in English translation. Including stories by Calvino, Benni, Sciascia and Levi, this volume gives a fascinating insight into Italian culture and literature as well as providing an invaluable educational tool.
Main title:
Short stories in Italian / edited by Nick Roberts.
Author:
Roberts, Nick, editor
Work:
Imprint:
London ; New York : Penguin, 1999.©1999
Collation:
xi, 174 pages ; 20 cm.
Series title:
Variant title:
Parallel title on cover: Racconti in Italiano
Notes:
Translated from the Italian. Parallel text in Italian and English.
Contents:
The Long Crossing / Leonardo Sciascia -- Italy / Goffredo Parise -- The Girl with the Plait / Dacia Maraini -- The Last Channel / Italo Calvino -- Lilith / Primo Levi -- The Island of Komodo / Susanna Tamaro -- Women by the Pool / Sandra Petrignani -- A Naughty Schoolboy / Stefano Benni -- Saturday Afternoons / Antonio Tabucchi.
ISBN:
0140265406 (pbk)9780140265408 (pbk)9780140265408 (paperback)
Dewey class:
853.0108091
Language:
EnglishItalian
Subject:
BRN:
147993
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Library | Language Learning Fiction | LEARN ITA READ SHOR | On loan - Due: 09 Jul 2026 |
| East Melbourne Library | Language Learning Fiction | LEARN ITA READ SHOR | On loan - Due: 09 Jul 2026 |
| Library at the Dock | Language Learning | LEARN ITA READ SHOR | On loan - Due: 14 Jul 2026 |