The catalogue of an exhibition held in Florence, Italy, in 1996. Intended as a "provocation," the exhibition, with this book deals with the subject of the Latin lover at the end of the 20th century, and is a further chapter in the inquiry into the popular and universal image of Italy and Italians. It could be considered a monument to one of the most obvious male icons: that irresistible seducer, the Latin lover of film, pop songs and gossip columns...