Borrelli, Mario / Thorne, Anthony.

A Street Lamp and the Stars – The Autobiography of Don Borrelli of Naples. Written with the help of Anthony Thorne.

London, Peter Davies Ltd., 1963. 13.5 cm x 20 cm. Frontispiece (Black and White Photograph “Priest as Vagabond”), 206 pages. 22 black and white photographs throughout. Original Hardcover with illustrated dustjacket. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear. Minor discolouration to endpapers only.

Includes for example the following essays: Double Exposure / Dress Rehearsal / Urchin Without a Knife / The Fag-End Philosopher / How Not to Steal a Wallet / Getting Away With It / The “Scugnizzo”: An Analysis etc.

• Keywords: 1950s · 1960’s · 19th Century · 19th Century History · 19th Century Literature · Autobiography · Casa dello scugnizzo · Child Welfare · Children · Children and Poverty · Italian History – Rare · Italy · Naples · Napoli · Priests · Welfare
• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 60348AB

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