Category Archives: Libri

The Most Divisive Writer in Italy Today

Posted on November 15, 2018 by babbityjean

The mafia, and in this case the Camorra, avoids the spotlight at all costs.  Crime syndicates want no attention on their methods and activities.  And on their names.  But that is exactly what Roberto Saviano did in his first book, … Continue reading →

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I roghi delle vanità

Posted on April 20, 2018 by babbityjean

“Bonfire of the Vanities” è un romanzo satirico americano del 1987 di Tom Wolfe.  È un dramma sull’ambizione, il razzismo, la classe sociale, la politica, e l’avidità a New York negli anni ’80.  Il titolo è un riferimento ai storici … Continue reading →

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Bonfire of the Vanities

Posted on April 20, 2018 by babbityjean

“Bonfire of the Vanities” is a 1987 satirical novel by Tom Wolfe.  It is a drama about ambition, racism, social class, politics, and greed in New York City during the ‘80s.  The title is a reference to the historical bonfires … Continue reading →

Posted in English, Firenze, Foto, Italia, Libri, New York, Politica, Toscana, Vaticano | 2 Comments