Four Seasons in Rome: On Twins, Insomnia, and the Biggest Funeral in the History of the World
In Four Seasons in Rome, Anthony Doerr considers the intersections of family, place, sleep, and history. Centered on twins, insomnia, Rome, and the biggest funeral in the history of the world, this literary nonfiction work offers an intimate meditation on ordinary experience and extraordinary public events.
About This Book
Four Seasons in Rome brings together Anthony Doerr’s reflections on life in Rome, twins, insomnia, and one of the largest funerals in world history.
Blending personal experience with close observation, the book explores the rhythms of family life and the impressions made by a historic city.
Its subjects range from the intimate challenges of sleeplessness and parenthood to the public scale of a globally significant funeral.
This is a work of literary nonfiction for readers interested in memoir, travel, and thoughtful observation.
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