Includes bibliographical references (pages [281]-293) and index.
Summary
"A charming narrative and "pop historical" look into how Italy has shaped the Western world's most vibrant passions, from literature to love, music to art, food to wine"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents
Confessions of an appassionata -- La passione italiana -- Swimming with the gods -- From warriors to lovers -- The greatest love story ever told -- The rise of romance -- Passions in bloom -- Sacred and profane -- Fatto a mano (made by hand) -- The flavors of Italy -- Grapes of passion -- Divine voices -- Cinema in their blood -- Passion on wheels -- The triumph of Italian style -- Seducing the world.
