Rome: The Passenger

Author:   Various
Publisher:   Europa Editions (UK) Ltd
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9781787703544


Pages:   192
Publication Date:   27 January 2022
Format:   Paperback
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IN THIS VOLUME: 'Rome doesn't judge you' by Nicola Lagioia, 'The soul of the city' by Matteo Nucci, '39 memos for a book about Rome' by Francesco Piccolo Plus: a guide to the sounds of Rome; the feigned unrest and real malaise of the suburbs; the influence of the Vatican; the excessive power of real estate speculators and the rule of gangs; disillusioned trappers; football fans of every age, and much more... If you believe what's currently being said about Rome, the city is on the verge of collapse. Each year, it slips further down the ranking of the world's most liveable cities. To the problems faced by all large capitals, Rome has added a list of calamities of its own: a string of failing administrations, widespread corruption, the resurgence of fascist movements, rampant crime. A seemingly hopeless situation, perfectly symbolized by the fact that Rome currently leads the world in the number of self-combusting public buses. If we look closer this narrative is contradicted by just as many signs that point in the opposite direction. Above all, the lack of the mass emigration one would except in these circumstances: the vast majority of Romans don't think for a second of ""betraying"" their hometown, and the many newcomers who have populated it in recent decades are often indistinguishable from the natives in the profound love that binds them to the city. Rome is a place of contradictions: an ""incredibly deceptive city"", always different from what it appears to be. Thought to be large, it is actually immense, the largest metropolis in Europe. Contrary to the most common stereotype, Rome is a profoundly modern city. Founded almost three millennia ago, 92 per cent of its buildings were built after 1945. The bottom line is that, in order to understand Rome and fix its problems, we should consider it a normal city, ""not unlike Chicago or Manchester."" Only, incomparably more beautiful.

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Author:   Various
Publisher:   Europa Editions (UK) Ltd
Imprint:   Europa Editions (UK) Ltd
ISBN:  

9781787703544


ISBN 10:   1787703541
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   27 January 2022
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Praise for The Passenger The Passenger readers will find none of the typical travel guide sections on where to eat or what sights to see. Consider the books, rather, more like a literary vacation--the kind you can take without braving a long flight in the time of Covid-19. --Publishers Weekly A wonderful publication and a beautiful object. The Passenger is a pleasure to read, to hold, and to look at. --La Repubblica A must-read. Much more than a travel guide, The Passenger is indispensable for any reader who is curious about the world. --Il Venerdi Fresh and diverting, informative and topical without being slight or ephemeral [ . . . ] This supremely well-edited combination of current affairs, journalism, commentary, and fun facts is perfect for our pause-button moment. --Australian Financial Review, Best Books of the Year


'Excellent and eclectic travel series.' - Caroline Sanderson, The Bookseller '""The Passenger readers will find none of the typical travel guide sections on where to eat or what sights to see. Consider the books, rather, more like a literary vacation--the kind you can take without braving a long flight in the time of Covid-19.""' - Publisher's Weekly


Excellent and eclectic travel series. * Caroline Sanderson, The Bookseller * The Passenger readers will find none of the typical travel guide sections on where to eat or what sights to see. Consider the books, rather, more like a literary vacation--the kind you can take without braving a long flight in the time of Covid-19. * Publisher's Weekly *


"'Excellent and eclectic travel series.' - Caroline Sanderson, The Bookseller '""The Passenger readers will find none of the typical travel guide sections on where to eat or what sights to see. Consider the books, rather, more like a literary vacation--the kind you can take without braving a long flight in the time of Covid-19.""' - Publisher's Weekly"


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