Old Calabria
Old Calabria by Norman Douglas, published by Phoenix in 2001, is a New Ed edition comprising 356 pages. This work presents a unique exploration of Calabria, a region often overlooked by conventional tourists. Douglas, with his extensive knowledge and elegant writing style, guides readers through the historical landscape of Calabria, detailing its rich tapestry woven by various invaders, including Greek colonists and Norman feudal lords, culminating in its integration into the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of Calabria’s life, language, and customs, reflecting the region’s diverse influences and colorful history. The book delves into the nuances of its cultural heritage, offering insights into the complexities of its past. With a focus on history and European influences, Old Calabria stands out for its literary quality and detailed evocation of a region that remains a hidden gem in Italy.
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Then, as now, Calabria was relatively ignored by traditional tourists. But Norman Douglas, the unrepentant pagan, was no traditional tourist. With his inexhaustible fund of erudition, wit and elegant literary style he conducts the reader from the promontory of Gargano to the tip of Aspromonte; through the influences of its many invaders – Greek colonists, Norman feudal lords, Spaniards and Angevins until its absorption into the corrupt Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Delicate, allusive, urbane and civilized, it is recognized as a classic for its vivid evocation of the life, language, history and customs of Europe’s most colourful extremity. Its literary quality puts it in a class of its own.
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