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The Lost Drawings and the Rediscovery of the Renaissance, Joseph Luzzi
Some 500 years ago Sandro Botticelli was commissioned by a member of the Medici family to illustrate all 100 cantos of The Divine Comedy. Botticelli produced a wealth of stunning images but he never completed them. He declined into poverty and obscurity, and his illustrations went missing for 400 years.
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Some 500 years ago Sandro Botticelli was commissioned by a member of the Medici family to illustrate all 100 cantos of The Divine Comedy. Botticelli produced a wealth of stunning images but he never completed them. He declined into poverty and obscurity, and his illustrations went missing for 400 years.
A 30% discount is avaliable if bought through this site using code WN907
Reading Suggestions
Carta bianca, Carlo Lucarelli
The first of Lucarelli's de Luca series which deals with conflicting loyalites at the end of WWII. Accessible read for advanced students too. Relates to A level theme of 'Dalla dittatura alla democrazia'
The first of Lucarelli's de Luca series which deals with conflicting loyalites at the end of WWII. Accessible read for advanced students too. Relates to A level theme of 'Dalla dittatura alla democrazia'
I leoni di Sicilia, Stefania Auci
Historical novel which follows the rise to riches of the Florio family in Sicily from humble spice merchants at the turn of the 19th century to dominating the wine, shipping, tuna fishing industries and much more. There is also a 'sequel' (L'inverno dei leoni) which deals with the family's decline.
Historical novel which follows the rise to riches of the Florio family in Sicily from humble spice merchants at the turn of the 19th century to dominating the wine, shipping, tuna fishing industries and much more. There is also a 'sequel' (L'inverno dei leoni) which deals with the family's decline.
La lingua batte dove il dente duole, Camilleri e de Mauro
The novelist and the linguist in conversation about language and dialect. A classic in its way and very accessible.
The novelist and the linguist in conversation about language and dialect. A classic in its way and very accessible.
Text Books etc.
Soluzioni: A Practical Grammar of Contemporary Italian, Denise De Rome
A thorough and accessible grammar with exercise and more. Ideal for the adult learner but also an excellent reference book for teachers.
A thorough and accessible grammar with exercise and more. Ideal for the adult learner but also an excellent reference book for teachers.