By Publishing Arba Sicula
a unique Sicilian/English biannual journal that focuses
on the literature, art, history, cuisine and folklore of Sicily. This
is our 34th year of publication. Click on the journal to see the
table of contents and to read samples of its articles.
By Publishing Sicilia Parra
a 20-page biannual newsletter that highlights the activities of the organization. It is written primarily in English
with one or two pages devoted to Sicilian. To see the current issue's table of contents and to read samples of its
articles, click on the cover page.
By Promoting Books of Sicily and Sicilians
Books are our best bet to overcome the silly stereotypes of Sicilians produced by the mass media. We need to educate
people about the true nature of the Sicilian people and of their contributions to western civilization. To see a list
of the current books click here. To see new titles for 2011-2013 please click here.
We offer a 20% dicount on all our books for Arba Sicula members.
We have also produced a searchable and indexed CD containing 33 volumes of Arba Sicula (from 1979 to 2012) that can be purchased for $50.00 for members and $89.00 for non-members.
By Publishing Supplements to Arba Sicula
The last supplement we published was The Fig Cake Family, by Bea Tusiani. Every member in good standing received a free copy. If you want a copy please send $8.00 to Legas, P.O. Box 149, Mineola, NY 11501.
If you want to see a recipe for the fig cakes, click here.
Legas is pleased to announce Gaetano Cipolla's Learn Sicilian / Mparamu lu sicilianu, a comprehensive, interactive grammar of Sicilian.
This is volume XXV of the Legas Series Sicilian Studies. This 334-page volume is accompanied by a DVD that contains a comprehensive guide to the
pronunciation of Sicilian, the answers to most of the grammatical exercises, and the audio of all the readings, dialogues and cultural material in the book.
This is the first comprehensive course in Sicilian designed ideally as a classroom textbook, but it will meet the needs of those who wish to learn the language by themselves.
This book represents a total departure from other Sicilian grammars written in Sicily or in the United States, because it is not a reference book, but a teaching tool,
created to develop a good Sicilian pronunciation and gain command of the language as well as of the culture of the island. The book contains readings on customs
and traditions of Sicily, information on the major cities, on Sicilian poets and writers, attractions and daily living, as well as Sicilian proverbs, sayings
and even tongue twisters.? In short, the book is a complete course on Sicilian language and culture that all Sicilians and Sicilian Americans ought to own.
The readings are very funny, easily understood, and very informative. They are written by Professor Gaetano Cipolla who has devoted his career to promoting a
better understanding and appreciation of his homeland. In addition to all the precious information contained in this book, the reader will be impressed by the
high quality of its presentation. The choice of coated paper and the wonderful color photographs provide a hint of the extra care that the publisher lavished on it.
Truly this is a book that will stand the test of time.
The volume, ISBN 1881901-89-1, (9781881901891) costs $32.00 plus $4.00 for shipping. For fast service send check or money order to Legas, P.O. Box 149, Mineola, NY 11501.
By Organizing Lectures and Poetry Recitals
Arba Sicula organizes lectures, recitals and theatrical events at St. John's University, as well as at other institutions. Members will be notified by mail or by email. Send your e-mail address to Professor Cipolla so you can be notified about upcoming events.
Listen to Sicilian music by the "Canterini di Ortigia," a group from Siracusa that has performed often for Arba Sicula, click here. If you want to buy the CD, please send $17.00 to Legas, PO Box 149, Mineola, NY 11501.
By Organizing Annual Tours of
Sicily for Our Members
Unlike commercially prepared tours, Arba Sicula's tours
are designed for people who have a special feeling for the island. They
are unique experiences, journeys of discovery. To see the itinerary of
our 19th tour and read impressions on one of our tours, click
here.
Click here to hear some Sicilian dialogues and poems. To buy The Sounds of Sicilian click here.