

Sicilian Splendors
Discovering the Secret Places That Speak to the Heart
Author: John Keahey
Narrator: P.J. Ochlan
Unabridged: 9 hr 40 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Tantor Media
Published: 11/13/2018
Categories: Nonfiction, History, European History, Travel, Europe, Italy
Synopsis
Sicilian Splendors explores the history, politics, food, Mafia, and people which John Keahey encounters throughout his travels during his return to Sicily. Through conversing with natives and immersing himself in culture, Keahey illustrates a brand new Sicily no one has ever talked about before. Villagers, eager to welcome tourism and impart awareness of their cultural background, greet Keahey for meals and drink and walk him through their winding streets. They share stories of well-known writers, such as Maria Messina, who have found inspiration in Sicily's villages. Keahey's never-ending curiosity as a traveler shines light on Sicily's mythical mysteries and portrays the island not only through his eyes but also through Sicily's heart.