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Naples, the most difficult secret to tell
The Italian city, excessive and overwhelming, remains a mystery beyond stereotypes. Portraying it well is the great challenge for writers. From Roberto Saviano to Toni Servillo, great names in Neapolitan culture recommend their favorite books about their birthplace