New Penguin Parallel Text: Short Stories in Italian

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PG011

The book contains nine short stories or excerpts by contemporary authors presented on the left page, with a full English translation on the facing page. This enables you to read through the text and check yourself on any words or phrases that you might not have quite understood and makes these books a great tool for language learners!

  • Short stories to keep your interest
  • Full translation in English
  • Notes on certain sections
  • Ideal for intermediate learners

Product Description

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 slection 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.

Contents

  • Introduction
  • The Long Crossing Leonardo Sciascia (1921-89) Translated by Avril Bardoni
  • Italy Goffredo Parise (1929-86) Translated by Nick Roberts
  • The Girl with the Plait Dacia Maraini (1936- ) Translated by Sharon Wood
  • The Last Channel Italo Calvino (1923-87) Translated by Tim Parks
  • Lilith Primo Levi (1919-87) Translated by Ruth Feldman
  • The Island of Komodo Susanna Tamaro (1957- ) Translated by Charles Caroe and Chris Roberts
  • Women by the Pool Sandra Petrignani (1952- ) Translated by Sharon Wood
  • A Naughty Schoolboy Stefano Benni (1947- ) Translated by Nick Roberts
  • Saturday Afternoons Antonio Tabucchi (1943- ) Translated by Edward Williams
  • Notes on Italian texts
  • Acknowledgments

Third book in the Italian Penguin Parallel Text series

  • Language

    Italian

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Book Binding

    Paperback

  • Book Format

    Parallel Text

  • Book Genre

    Short Stories

  • Book ISBN

    9780140265408

  • Book Page Count

    192

  • Book Publisher

    Penguin

  • Catalogue Ref

    PG011-1

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