Los felices días del verano

Synopsis of Los felices días del verano

In 'The Happy Days of Summer', Fulco di Verdura transports us to his childhood in aristocratic Palermo before World War I. Through his memories, we witness childhood mischief, first experiences at the opera, the loss of loved ones, and the spectacular gardens bathed in the Sicilian sun. With a sense of humor that permeates the story, Di Verdura seduces us with anecdotes of family, eccentric neighbors, and the animals he loved so much, portraying the development of his sensitivity. This evocative prose reminds us of Proust and Stendhal, narrating the 'action' like the best novelist.