John Keahey

Seeking Sicily

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ISBN 13:: 9780312597054
author:: John Keahey
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Thomas Dunne Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 21.1 x 14.5 x 3.3 cm
Genre:: History, ,
Condition:: New
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Sicily, the Mediterranean's largest and most enigmatic island, holds a unique cultural identity that has remained distinct despite centuries of foreign rule. This is the story behind the soul of its inhabitants, as explored by author John Keahey in "Seeking Sicily".

From the Arab-founded village of Scopello to the Greek ruins of Selinunte, and from the ancestral village of Racalmuto to the surreal processions of Enna's Easter Week, Keahey delves into the history, archaeology, food, politics, and culture of this fascinating island. He examines the influences of ancient gods and goddesses on contemporary Sicilians, who have never shaken off their forebears' traditions.

Through his journey, Keahey sheds light on the "Sicilitudine" - a culture apart that has shaped the islanders' identity over time. This is a story about the complexities of human heritage and the enduring power of tradition in the face of change.

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