This is an all new version of the popular Parallel text series, containing nine pieces of contemporary fiction in the original Italian and in English translation. Including stories by Calvino, Benni, Sciascia and Levi, this volume gives a fascinating insight into Italian culture and literature as well as providing an invaluable educational tool.1. The Long Crossing Il lungo viaggio - Leonardo Sciascia2. Italy Italia - Goffredo Parise3. The Girl with the Plait La ragazza con la treccia - Dacia Marini4. The Last Channel L'ultimo canale - Italo Calvino5. Lilith Lilit - Primo Levi6. The Island of Komodo L'isola di Komodo - Susanna Tamaro7. Women by the Pool Donne in piscina - Sandra Petrignani8. A Naughty Schoolboy Un cattivo scolaro - Stefano Benni9. Saturday Afternoons I pomeriggi del sabato - Antonio Tabucchi