Memories of Mistresses
The subjects of this posthumous collection of 22 essays by the popular Italian journalist cover a wide range, from the gentle humor of the title piece to a touching memory of the author's reactions to his first heart attack. Included are a warm tribute to Lampedusa, an enigmatic portrait of Malaparte, reflections on contemporary Italian and American society, and brilliant pictures of places important to BarziniMilan, Venice, and his home in the rapidly changing Roman suburbs. Written in his usual limpid style, the pieces reward us with new insights into the evolving Italian landscape and into Barzini's restless quest for understanding and meaning. Recommended for academic and large public libraries. Jeanne Gelinas, Hennepin Cty. Lib., Mound, Minn.Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.