Italian, It's All Greek to Me: Everything You Don't Know About Italian Language and Culture - Couverture souple

Falcone, Linda

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1571431713 ISBN 13 : 9781571431714

Editeur : RDR Books,US, 2008

Synopsis

Language often reflects the psyche of a nation, this is especially true in Italy, where words are the most common music and gestures the most frequent dance."Italian, It's All Greek to Me" is an engaging and entertaining volume that takes readers on a leisurely roam through Italian culture, straight to the heart of its language - famed for its expression, stinging wit, and generous humour. Filled with amusing anecdotes and vignettes, it reveals a country where beauty is nourishment and food is art, and proves that laughter is a surefire antidote to culture shock and language is the most effective window through which to see the world.It provides a witty and insightful stroll through the delights of Italian culture and language.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Linda Falcone comes from a bilingual family with an Italian mother and American father. She currently lives and teaches in Florence, Italy.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: RDR Books,US
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1571431713
• ISBN 13: 9781571431714
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 146
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible