Doerr, Anthony
Four Seasons in Rome: On Twins, Insomnia and the Biggest Funeral in the History of the World
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007265299
- author:
- Doerr, Anthony
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Fourth Estate
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 19.81 x 2.03 x 12.95 centimetres
- Genre:
- Travel (Europe)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Anthony Doerr's memoir, Four Seasons in Rome, is a poignant and evocative account of the author's life-changing year in Rome, where he received the Rome Prize and welcomed his twins into the world.
As he navigates the city's ancient streets, Doerr finds himself drawn to the chroniclers of Rome's past, reading the works of Pliny, Dante, and Keats, and visiting the piazzas, temples, and cisterns they describe. He also attends a vigil for a dying Pope John Paul II and takes his family on a memorable outing to the Pantheon.
This intimate and revelatory book is a celebration of Rome, a fascinating exploration of new parenthood, and a thoughtful reflection on the alchemy of writers. With its unique blend of personal narrative, historical insight, and literary analysis, Four Seasons in Rome is a captivating and thought-provoking read.
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