The book explores the influence of social, political, and intellectual transformations on Anglican communities, particularly focusing on Oxford University during the period after the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. It examines how these changes shaped the relationship between science and religion, highlighting the evolving dynamics within Anglican thought and practice in response to broader societal shifts.
The narrative explores Pietro Corsi's experiences in the film industry while residing in Rome and his journey as a newspaperman in Montreal amidst Canadian immigration. Through personal anecdotes, he reflects on cultural intersections and the vibrant landscapes of both cities, offering insights into the challenges and joys of his dual life. This blend of cinematic adventure and immigrant experience provides a unique perspective on identity and belonging.
Featuring a diverse array of Mediterranean recipes, this book offers a culinary journey through appetizers, soups, spaghetti, various pasta dishes, risottos, entrees, and light desserts. It combines traditional and contemporary flavors, making it suitable for both seasoned cooks and beginners. Each recipe highlights the vibrant ingredients and rich culinary heritage of the Mediterranean region, inviting readers to explore and enjoy a range of delicious meals.
Pietro Corsi's Halifax combines objective history with acute personal observations to create a vibrant portrait of the city (and the country) that has witnessed the arrival of millions of immigrants from around the world. It is the story of one immigrant's feelings as he journeyed from old to new; and it is the story of all immigrants who embark, for one reason or another, on such a journey.
Beginning with dangerous thoughts from Neruda's memorias, and brooding over the legends of the Haida people in British Columbia (the white raven) and Italian superstitions (the black cat), the protagonist transports the reader into the world of Canadian immigration post-WW2. On the one hand, there is the memory never wiped from the mind of the protagonist who returns and sees his old hometown as it once was. Additionally, there is the suffering caused by migration. Like the hunter who, after a few years of living in Canada, returns home to enjoy the fruit of a pension - and realizes the reality that awaits him is no longer his reality. In a moment of despair, he goes into the woods and takes his own life.