(In altre parole) A series of reflections on the author's experiences being captivated by and learning the Italian language, and living abroad. This autobiographical work investigates the process of learning to express oneself in another language, and describes the journey of a writer seeking a new voice. Dual-language edition.

Through a series of letters to her children, Barbara Palombelli recounts with humor and simplicity the Italian chronicles of the eighties and nineties, the encounters and clashes with the protagonists of politics, journalism and current events.

A phantasmagoric journey through time and space, in search of myths, symbols, legends, proverbs, festivals, literary and figurative works inspired by winged beings; a journey which opens before the eyes of the fantastic scenery of the reader, men and imaginary creatures are interwoven into history, popular traditions, and philosophical contemplation.

An identical cruel fate has marked the lives of the lovers of Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler. Claretta Petacci and Eva Braun were born a few days apart in February 1912 and also died a few days apart (April 1945) at the age of thirty-three. But beyond these striking coincidences, to unite their fate was their place next to the two dictators, being keepers of their most intimate secrets.

Art historian Costantino D'Orazio sheds light on the shadows that surround the artist Caravaggio, rereading his masterpieces with spontaneous and captivating style. To truly understand Caravaggio one must abandon the canonical interpretation and look at his masterpieces with new eyes, so as to not miss the many clues and mysteries that are scattered throughout his canvases.

A narrative of Pompeii that focuses on the story of relics, costumes (the models of housing, public services, leisure), family life, religious cults. Going beyond testimony and available documents, the authors go back to real-life stories of love relationships and political relations. Jacobelli investigates archaeological finds and Cantarella explores the social fabric, myths, and legends. The result is a book that is definitely a narrative, drawing on the vast tradition of stories handed down, which is another part of the cultural richness of Pompeii.