Cleanness Orange Prize Nominee for Fiction Longlist (2000) Experience the genius of Wilson

Experience the genius of Wilson as he reflects on themes of love and longing in this essential addition to any music collection

" both his promise and goal for the reader

It covers topics from manners and greetings to punctuality practices and business customs for each country in Europe

An ugly duckling as a child

Cleanness Orange Prize Nominee for Fiction Longlist (2000) Experience the genius of WilsonSofia, Bulgaria, a landlocked city in southern Europe, stirs with hope and impending upheaval. Soviet buildings crumble, wind scatters sand from the far south, and political protesters flood the streets with song. In this atmosphere of disquiet, an American teacher navigates a life transformed by the discovery and loss of love. As he prepares to leave the place hes come to call home, he grapples with the intimate encounters that have marked his years