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In Maremma

In Maremma

Life and a House in Southern Tuscany
EssaysTravel
Pages
160
Published
2001
Language
English

Synopsis

This expanded edition, now with illustrations and photographs, chronicles David Leavitt and Mark Mitchell's journey to restore a dilapidated 1950s farmhouse in southern Tuscany. The authors share their initiation into a rarely seen part of Italian life, blending the joys of olive harvests and foraging with the frustrations of political corruption and bureaucracy. It's a witty and concise account of finding beauty in landscape, weather, and the unexpected benefits of boredom.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

InformativeReflectiveFunnyAdventurous
Fish Out of Water

Genres

Essays Travel

Authors

D
David Leavitt

David Leavitt is the author of the novel 30 unter 40. He writes fiction.

M
Mark G. Mitchell

Mark G. Mitchell is the author of In Maremma, a book that takes readers deep into the Italian region. He specializes in non-fiction that brings places and cultures to life.

M
Mark Mitchell

Mark Mitchell is an author and editor known for his work in gay literature. He edited The Penguin Book of International Gay Writing and the Penguin book of gay short stories, alongside writing books that explore Italian culture like Italian Pleasures and In Maremma.