{"product_id":"buon-giorno-arezzo-a-postcard-from-tuscany-9780806152806","title":"Buon Giorno, Arezzo: A Postcard from Tuscany","description":"\u003cbr\u003e In the heart of Tuscany stands the city of Arezzo, beckoning those who would know more of the real Italy. A spectacular medieval town of 100,000 residents, Arezzo invites travelers to see its sights and sample its considerable charms. It reserves a special warmth for those who wish to stay a while and truly experience life under the Tuscan sun. In a similar fashion, \u003ci\u003eBuon Giorno, Arezzo\u003c\/i\u003e invites visitors to make themselves at home. The authors and photographers featured here are kindred spirits--Americans, Europeans, students, and scholars--all touched by Arezzo's magic and eager to share their experience with newcomers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuon Giorno, Arezzo\u003c\/i\u003e sketches the city's unique history, from ancient Italy to the present day, with beautifully illustrated forays into its rich tradition of architecture and art--including the masterwork of Renaissance painter Piero della Francesca. Contributors offer insight into Arezzo's language, introducing visitors to speech patterns and accents harking back to the Etruscans, as well as distinct dialects that put the region--the birthplace of Francesco Petrarca (Petrarch), a godfather of the Italian language--at the very \"center of the Italian language universe.\" Italians are known internationally for their contributions to music, fashion, film, and wine--and Arezzo's significant influence in each of these areas comes to light and life as the authors explore the city's vibrant modern culture and economy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A congenial companion and knowledgeable guide, steeped in history and replete with photographs of Arezzo's visual delights, \u003ci\u003eBuon Giorno, Arezzo\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for any traveler hoping to immerse themselves in the daily rhythms and cultural depths of this incomparable Italian city. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-10398975\"\u003eSuzette R. Grillot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Oklahoma Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/18\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 9.00w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780806152806\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 080615280X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-TRV\"\u003eTravel\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-TRV009110\"\u003eEurope | Italy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-HIS\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-HIS020000\"\u003eEurope | Italy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"University of Oklahoma Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44443545665773,"sku":"9780806152806","price":41.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_37c744f5-9cad-4fa2-80bc-921e54f8e249.jpg?v=1700232103","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/buon-giorno-arezzo-a-postcard-from-tuscany-9780806152806","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}