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“And I think, one of the reasons I've stayed in Italy is that I believe, perhaps erroneously, perhaps sentimentally, perhaps merely in reaction to my own childhood of church bells and rainy weekends - I do believe that kids have a better time here, that adolescence is more fun here. Certainly I never saw a group of people so confident and at ease with themselves and their youth. I wish it for my children.”

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An Italian Education

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Tim Parks
Tim Parks

Tim Parks, born in December 1954, is a distinguished British novelist. His works are known for their unique perspective and profound insight into the complexities of modern life. Parks' writing covers a variety of themes, including love, family, art, and moral dilemmas. more

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