Coffee with a Dead Man: Bilingual Stories in Italian and English invites readers to explore four enchanting bilingual tales. Follow a middle-aged translator sharing coffee with a man who may be dead, a meticulous archivist noticing a "tiny apocalypse" in Milan, a woman confronting memory and self in a Ligurian garden, and a traveler finding guidance in a map with no north.
Each story is written in clear, accessible Italian, accompanied by English translations, making this collection perfect for adult language learners who wish to deepen their language skills while enjoying rich, engaging narratives. Themes of memory, identity, choice, and connection shine through every page, offering readers both linguistic practice and thoughtful storytelling.