Short Stories in Italian: New Penguin Parallel Texts by Nick Roberts (English) P

Description: Short Stories in Italian by Nick Roberts This is an all new version of the popular PARALLEL TEXT 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is an all new version of the popular PARALLEL TEXT 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. Back Cover This new volume of nine short stories offers students of Italian at all levels the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of contemporary literature in the original, with the aid of parallel translations. The selection covers a rich variety of themes and styles, and includes stories by established literary figures such as Italo Calvino and Primo Levi as well as the new generation of writers. Aspects of Sicilian and Italian life are explored by Leonardo Sciascia and Goffredo Parise, Dacia Maraini tackles the controversial subject of abortion and Antonio Tabucchi looks at the nature of reality. Complete with notes, the stories make excellent reading in either language. Questo nuovo volume di nove racconti presenta agli studenti ditaliano, a qualsiasi livello, loccasione di apprezzare una vasta sfera della letteratura contemporanea, con laiuto di traduzioni in parallelo. Con una ricchezza notevole di argomenti e di stili diversi, la collezione comprende racconti non solo di figure letterarie illustri, come Italo Calvino e Primo Levi, ma anche della nuova generazione di scrittori. Leonardo Sciascia e Goffredo Parise trattano aspetti della vita siciliana e italiana, Dacia Maraini affronta il soggetto polemico dellaborto e Antonio Tabucchi esamina la natura della realta. I racconti, forniti di note, vengono letti con piacere sia in italiano che in inglese. Author Biography Nick Roberts is a teacher of Italian at Eton College. Table of Contents Short Stories in ItalianIntroductionThe Long CrossingLeonardo Siascia (1921-89)Translated by Avril BardoniItalyGoffredo Parise (1929-86)Translated by Nick RobertsThe Girl with the PlaitDacia Maraini (1936- )Translated by Sharon WoodThe Last Channel Italo Calvino (1923-87)Translated by Tim ParksLilithPrimo Levi (1919-87)Translated by Ruth FeldmanThe Island of KomodoSusanna Tamaro (1957- )Translated by Charles Caroe and Chris RobertsWomen by the PoolSandra Petrignani (1952- )Translated by Sharon WoodA Naughty SchoolboyStefano Benni (1947- )Translated by Nick RobertsSaturday AfternoonsAntonio Tabucchi (1943- )Translated by Edward WilliamsNotes on Italian textsAcknowledgments Details ISBN0140265406 Short Title SHORT STORIES IN ITALIAN Series New Penguin Parallel Texts Language English ISBN-10 0140265406 ISBN-13 9780140265408 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Subtitle New Penguin Parallel Texts Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Nick Roberts Author Nick Roberts Edition 1st Translated from Italian DOI 10.1604/9780140265408 UK Release Date 1999-09-30 Pages 192 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 1999 Publication Date 1999-09-30 Alternative 9780141959412 DEWEY 458.6421 Audience General NZ Release Date 1999-09-29 AU Release Date 1999-09-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1082495;

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