This is an all new version of the popular Parallel text series, containing nine pieces of contemporary fiction in the original Italian and in English translation. Including stories by Calvino, Benni, Sciascia and Levi, this volume gives a fascinating insight into Italian culture and literature as well as providing an invaluable educational tool.

1. The Long Crossing / Il lungo viaggio - Leonardo Sciascia
2. Italy / Italia - Goffredo Parise
3. The Girl with the Plait / La ragazza con la treccia - Dacia Marini
4. The Last Channel / L'ultimo canale - Italo Calvino
5. Lilith / Lilít - Primo Levi
6. The Island of Komodo / L'isola di Komodo - Susanna Tamaro
7. Women by the Pool / Donne in piscina - Sandra Petrignani
8. A Naughty Schoolboy / Un cattivo scolaro - Stefano Benni
9. Saturday Afternoons / I pomeriggi del sabato - Antonio Tabucchi