How To Be Italian Av Maria Pasquale

<b>What does it mean to be Italian?</b><br><br>Is it pausing to enjoy an <i>aperitivo</i> or <i>gelato</i>? A <i>passeggiata</i> down a laneway steeped in history? An August spent tanning at the beach?<br><br>This book is a celebration of the Italian lifestyle – an education in drinking to savour the moment, travelling indulgently, and cherishing food and culture. A lesson in the <i>dolce far niente</i>: the sweetness of doing nothing. We may not all live in the <i>bel paese</i>, but anyone can learn from the rich tapestry of life on the boot.<br><br>From the innovation of Italian fashion and design, the Golden Age of its cinema to the Roman Empire’s cultural echoes (and some very good <i>espresso</i>), take a dip into the Italian psyche and learn to eat, love, dress, think, and have fun as only the Italians can.