Three Books by Florentine Authors Offering Insight into Florence

Every city has its own unique beauty. Each time we visit a new city and are impressed by its charm, it’s not because it is more beautiful than the ones before, but because we had never imagined the combination of elements that adorn it.

However, beyond landmarks and tourist destinations, each city has its own distinct rhythm. This rhythm is followed by its inhabitants, as they are an inseparable part of this living organism. The time the city wakes up, the way in which it wakes.

The hour it falls silent, and the moment it becomes angry and tries to rid itself of its residents. In the same way, Florence follows its own rhythm and has its own sounds—sounds that originate from long ago and still echo through its walls. These are three contemporary writers who describe the atmosphere of this unique city.

• Vasco Pratolini
  • Chronicle of Poor Lovers (Cronaca dei poveri amanti)
  • The Naked Streets (Le ragazze di San Frediano)

• Marco Vichi
  • Death in Florence
  • Death in August
  Perfect if you’re looking for a modern, investigative tone with 1960s Florence as the backdrop. Commissioner Bordelli is also very popular abroad.

• Enzo Fileno Carabba
  • The Solar Labyrinth (Il labirinto solare) – published by Italica Press

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