Naples '44
An Intelligence Officer in the Italian Labyrinth
(Author) Norman LewisNorman Lewis arrives in war-torn Naples as an intelligence officer in 1944. The starving population has devoured all the tropical fish in the aquarium, respectable women have been driven to prostitution and the black market is king. Lewis finds little to admire in his fellow soldiers, but gains sustenance from the extraordinary vivacity of the Italians. There is the lawyer who earns his living bringing a touch of Roman class to funerals, the gynaecologist who "specializes in the restoration of lost virginity" and the widowed housewife who times her British lover against the clock. "Were I given the chance to be born again," writes Lewis, "Italy would be the country of my choice."
Norman Lewis
Norman Lewis was an acclaimed British writer known for his travel literature, particularly his seminal work "Naples '44," detailing his experiences in war-torn Italy during World War II. His writing style was marked by vivid descriptions and incisive observations, making him a pioneer in the genre of travel writing. Lewis's contributions to literature continue to be celebrated for their profound insight and compelling storytelling.
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