Patricia Storace
Author of Dinner with Persephone: Travels in Greece
Works by Patricia Storace
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The Condé Nast Traveler Book of Unforgettable Journeys: Great Writers on Great Places (2007) — Contributor — 261 copies, 5 reviews
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- Canonical name
- Storace, Patricia
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Places of residence
- Mobile, Alabama, USA
New York, New York, USA - Education
- Barnard College
University of Cambridge - Awards and honors
- Whiting Writers' Award (1996)
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- #35,709
- Rating
- 3.8
- Reviews
- 40
- ISBNs
- 22
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- 1
Beyond the confusing side of Greek culture, I enjoyed learning about the icons of the region: a blue eye talisman hanging from an old woman's neck, the juicy red jewels of pomegranates, the fable of Dionysus and the plant. To be sure, there is a lot of religious talk in Dinner with Persephone. The people Storace talk with mention the Virgin Mary as if she is a next-door neighbor they bumped into while going for coffee. Children bring up events dating back to the Ottoman Empire as if it were yesterday. It is only a perception but it seems religion is worked into nearly every conversation.
There is a subtle, almost secretive sultriness to Storace's writing. I can't put my finger on why I think that. The language is tedious at times, but more often sensuous.… (more)