South of mainland Italy lies the island of Sicily, home to an ancient culture that--with its stark landscapes, glorious coastlines, and extraordinary treasure troves of art and archeology--has seduced travelers for centuries. But at the heart of the island's rare beauty is a network of violence and corruption that reaches into every corner of Sicilian life: Cosa Nostra, the Mafia. The author lived in southern Italy for over fourteen years and recounts its sensuous pleasures, its literature, politics, art, and crimes.--Publisher's description.  Read more...

Abstract: South of mainland Italy lies the island of Sicily, home to an ancient culture that--with its stark landscapes, glorious coastlines, and extraordinary treasure troves of art and archeology--has seduced travelers for centuries. But at the heart of the island's rare beauty is a network of violence and corruption that reaches into every corner of Sicilian life: Cosa Nostra, the Mafia. The author lived in southern Italy for over fourteen years and recounts its sensuous pleasures, its literature, politics, art, and crimes.--Publisher's description

意大利大陆以南是西西里岛，该岛拥有古老的文化，其鲜明的地貌、辉煌的海岸线以及非凡的艺术和考古宝库，几个世纪以来一直吸引着旅游者。但是，在这个岛屿罕见的美丽的核心是一个暴力和腐败的网络，它深入到西西里岛生活的每一个角落。科萨诺斯特拉（Cosa Nostra），黑手党。作者在意大利南部生活了14年以上，讲述了那里的感官享受、文学、政治、艺术和犯罪。 阅读全文...

摘要：意大利大陆以南是西西里岛，该岛拥有古老的文化，其鲜明的风景、辉煌的海岸线以及非凡的艺术和考古宝库，几个世纪以来一直吸引着旅游者。但是，在这个岛屿罕见的美丽的核心是一个暴力和腐败的网络，它深入到西西里生活的每个角落。科萨诺斯特拉（Cosa Nostra），黑手党。作者在意大利南部生活了超过14年，讲述了那里的感官享受、文学、政治、艺术和犯罪。