{"product_id":"9781843914044","title":"Words are Stones: Impressions of Sicily","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinner of the prestigious Italian literary prize, Premio Vareggio, \u003ci\u003eWords Are Stones \u003c\/i\u003eoffers an insightful and authentic portrait of Sicily and its people. Over a number of years, Italian writer Carlo Levi made three journeys to Sicily. He went on to chronicle his travels, penning a series of short essays that capture in miniature the essence of Sicilian life: its traditions, culture, and breathtaking landscape. Here, gathered in one comprehensive volume, these writings offer a rare and observant portrayal of an island whose people—though burdened by poverty, political upheaval, backwardness, and murder—retained a true generosity and graciousness of spirit. Italian writer and painter Carlo Levi is best known for his remarkable work, \u003ci\u003eChrist Stopped at Eboli.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hesperus Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47065125978352,"sku":"9781843914044","price":10.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781843914044_p0.jpg?v=1763742844","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781843914044","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}