Published here, from a new collection, is ‘The Turret’ by the acclaimed author of ‘The Leopard’
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Letters from London and Europe, By Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa
Friday 01 July 2011
The Prince of Lampedusa led an erratic life before, nearly 60, he began his ironic classic of 19th-century Sicily, The Leopard. Translated by JG Nichols, this selection of letters home during 1920s travels gathers much finely atmospheric writing.
Copa America: Uruguay squad preview
Thursday 30 June 2011
Our Copa America previews continue with a closer look at the World Cup semi-finalists Uruguay.
Sanchez the gem in Chile's goal mine
Sunday 26 June 2011
South America's Cristiano Ronaldo is 'missing piece in Barcelona's jigsaw' and is being sold before the transfer market falls apart
Street Fight in Naples: A City's Unseen History, By Peter Robb
Sunday 26 June 2011
Neapolitan, and not easily forgotten
Palermo maintain interest in Arsenal target
Friday 24 June 2011
Palermo have not given up hope of signing Arsenal target Ricardo Alvarez but know they face stiff competition to acquire the Argentina star.
Samuel Eto'o considering Premier League switch
Thursday 16 June 2011
Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto'o has revealed he is mulling over a move to the Barclays Premier League this summer.
Mob mentality: Mafia History
Wednesday 08 June 2011
You need to be brave to investigate the bloody history of the Mafia. Here, author John Dickie explains why he risks the wrath of the Cosa Nostra with his work
Traveller's Guide: Sicily
Saturday 21 May 2011
In the second of a six-part series produced in association with Footprint Travel Guides, <b>Mary-Ann Gallagher</b> celebrates an epic island
Mario Balotelli dropped from Italy squad
Monday 21 March 2011
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has left Manchester City forward Mario Balotelli and Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi out of the Azzurri squad for their upcoming games against Slovenia and Ukraine.
48 Hours: Buenos Aires
Saturday 12 March 2011
New non-stop flights from London will make the sights and flavours of Argentina's colourful capital more accessible. Mick Webb reports
Keep off the grass: Balotelli's career threatened by allergy
Saturday 12 March 2011
Italian's latest scare in Kiev demonstrates seriousness of problem that also affects English golfer Ian Poulter
Travel challenge: A spring break in Sicily
Saturday 05 March 2011
Every week we invite competing companies to give us their best deal for a specific holiday. Today: a one-week holiday in Sicily in early April. Prices are per person, based on two travelling together on 9 April.
Palermo sack Delio Rossi following 7-0 defeat
Monday 28 February 2011
Palermo sacked coach Delio Rossi today following Sunday's 7-0 home humiliation by Udinese and have drafted in former Livorno boss Serse Cosmi.
Album: John Renbourn, Palermo Snow (Shanachie)
Sunday 27 February 2011
Not really "folk" at all but a programme of music for solo guitar (and occasional clarinet) drawing on three centuries of complex harmony; or at least the harmony which appeals to the gruff old Pentangle picker.
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