A Tuscan Childhood
A Tuscan Childhood by Kinta Beevor, published by Penguin in 1995, is a reflective narrative that captures the author’s early experiences in Italy. At just five years old, Beevor fell in love with her family’s castle near the Carrara mountains, where she and her brother explored a vibrant world filled with adventure. The book presents a blend of idyllic childhood memories, including wild mushroom hunts and lessons in fishing, alongside the contrasting experiences with her formidable great-aunt in a grand villa outside Florence.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of life in bohemian, aristocratic Italy, as well as insights into the customs and traditions of the time. Beevor’s storytelling is both nostalgic and humorous, offering a glimpse into a world that was soon to be altered by the onset of war. This edition spans 271 pages and is written in English, inviting readers to immerse themselves in a unique cultural and social history that intertwines personal anecdotes with broader historical contexts.
Official synopsis Publisher
Kinta Beevor was five years old when she fell in love with her parents’ castle facing the Carrara mountains. She and her brother ran barefoot, exploring an enchanted world. They searched for wild mushrooms in the hills with Fiore the stonemason, and learned how to tickle trout. The freedom and beauty of life at the castle attracted poets, writers and painters, including D.H. Lawrence and Rex Whistler. The other side to Kinta’s childhood was very different, for it was spent with her formidable great-aunt in a grand villa outside Florence. But soon the old way of life and Kinta’s idyllic world were threatened by war. Nostalgic, yet unsentimental and funny, A Tuscan Childhood is a book which transports the reader to bohemian, aristocratic Italy and the sound of bells from a distant campanile.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “A Tuscan Childhood” about?
Who is the author of “A Tuscan Childhood”?
When was “A Tuscan Childhood” published?
What is the ISBN for “A Tuscan Childhood”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
