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Beauty and Squalor: The Sicilian Perspective on Life and Death
This chapter explores the dichotomy of life and death in Southern Italy, focusing on the Sicilian worldview that intertwines beauty with decay. Through the lens of a Sicilian prince, it analyzes unique cultural perspectives on mortality, contrasting them with Northern attitudes, and revealing the implications for politics and daily existence.