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    As the Romans Do: The Delights, Dramas, And Daily Diversio

    By Alan Epstein

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    A celebration of the character and style of one of the world's most spectacular cities! This vibrant insider's view of the most mature city on earth is the perfect companion for anyone who loves anything Italian. In 1995, after a twenty-year love affair with Italy, Alan Epstein fulfilled his dream to live in Rome. In As the Romans Do, he celebrates the spirit of this stylish, dramatic, ancient city that formed the hub of a far-flung empire and introduced the Mediterranean culture to the rest of the world. He also reveals today's Roman men and women in all their appealing contradictions: their gregarious caffe culture; inborn artistic flair; passionate appreciation of good food; instinctive mistrust of technology; showy sex appeal; ingrained charm and expressiveness; surprisingly unusual attitudes toward marriage and religion; and much, much more.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateOct 13, 2009
    ISBN9780061847578
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    • 5/5
      Absolutely beautiful and touching. A simple yet stunning tribute to a beloved city.
    • 4/5
      Nicely written, approachable essays about Rome through an American's eyes.
    • 3/5
      Written by an American who loves Rome and the Romans. I doubt I will ever walk the streets of Rome, but I feel as if I have gained an understanding of a people in another part of the world. I enjoyed this book.
    • 5/5
      I really like this book.
      sometimes a little bit boring, but its okey :)
    • 5/5
      Beautifully written by one who so obviously loves Rome. Many aspects reminded me of my time living in Florence, as some of the idiosyncrasies of Rome and Romans apply to Italians as a whole. I found myself rereading parts or reading it very slowly because of the poetic writing...even stopping at times to praise Epstein for writing with such care about this place I so love too. I know I am being a bit gooey about it, but I even loved the smell of my book copy and felt such a desire to hug it after finishing.
    • 4/5
      Author Alan Epstein clearly loves Rome, its food, and its people. This affection shines through in his descriptions of everyday interactions, from parent meetings at school to dinner parties to his jogs through the Eternal City.
    • 4/5
      enjoyed, read right after Rome trip, first half full of observations on Roman life, second half more philosophical and not quite as fun