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Discover a poignant portrait of Italy on the brink of World War II in 'A Chill in the Air' by Iris Origo. This powerful 2018 paperback edition, published by Faber Factory, invites readers into the gripping world of a remarkable diarist who captured the turmoil of her times with unmatched clarity and emotional depth. Born in England in 1902, Iris Origo's nomadic childhood across England, Ireland, Italy, and America profoundly shaped her perspective and writing. Set against the backdrop of 1939-1940, her insights document the grim absurdities faced by her adopted homeland as it tumbles toward an inevitable conflict. Origo connects with various figures, from the local peasants on her estate to high-ranking diplomats, creating an intimate tapestry of resilience amidst chaos. This illustrated paperback spans 192 pages and includes an insightful introduction by award-winning author Lucy Hughes-Hallett and an afterword by Katia Lysy, Iris Origo's granddaughter. Perfect for history enthusiasts and fans of literary diaries, 'A Chill in the Air' is a must-read that offers a unique glimpse into the complexities of human emotion during perilous times. Get your copy now and delve into this essential piece of literary history.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781782273578
Year: 2018
Publisher: Faber Factory
Pages: 192
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Iris Origo, one of the twentieth century's great diarists, was born in England in 1902. As a child, she moved between England, Ireland, Italy and America, never quite belonging anywhere. It was only when she married an Italian man that she came to rest in one country. Fifteen years later, that country would be at war with her own.
With piercing insight, Origo documents the grim absurdities that her adopted Italy underwent as war became more and more unavoidable. Connected to everyone, from the peasants on her estate to the US ambassador, she writes of the turmoil, the danger, and the dreadful bleakness of Italy in 1939-1940.
Published for the first time in paperback, A Chill in the Air is the account of the awful inevitability of Italy's stumble into a conflict for which its people were ill prepared.
With an introduction by Lucy Hughes-Hallett, the award-winning author of The Pike, and an afterword by Katia Lysy, granddaughter of Iris Origo, this is the gripping precursor to Origo's bestselling classic diary War in Val d'Orcia.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781782273578
Year: 2018
Publisher: Faber Factory
Pages: 192
Description:
Iris Origo, one of the twentieth century's great diarists, was born in England in 1902. As a child, she moved between England, Ireland, Italy and America, never quite belonging anywhere. It was only when she married an Italian man that she came to rest in one country. Fifteen years later, that country would be at war with her own.
With piercing insight, Origo documents the grim absurdities that her adopted Italy underwent as war became more and more unavoidable. Connected to everyone, from the peasants on her estate to the US ambassador, she writes of the turmoil, the danger, and the dreadful bleakness of Italy in 1939-1940.
Published for the first time in paperback, A Chill in the Air is the account of the awful inevitability of Italy's stumble into a conflict for which its people were ill prepared.
With an introduction by Lucy Hughes-Hallett, the award-winning author of The Pike, and an afterword by Katia Lysy, granddaughter of Iris Origo, this is the gripping precursor to Origo's bestselling classic diary War in Val d'Orcia.