Seekers in Sicily: Being a Quest for Persephone by Jane and Peripatetica

"Seekers in Sicily: Being a Quest for Persephone" by Jane and Peripatetica is a travel story from the early 1900s that follows two American women, Jane and Peripatetica, as they travel to Sicily to find the mythical Persephone, touching on themes of beauty, history, and the old landscapes of the Mediterranean. Their mission combines myth with the personal excitement that comes up during their journey. The story starts with the authors introducing their characters and using the myth of Persephone and Demeter, setting the stage for a trip full of personal and mythological meaning. Jane and Peripatetica want to help Demeter find her daughter, so they travel to Sicily, even though they face travel problems that mirror their character flaws. As they struggle through their trip from Naples to Taormina, their views on culture and geography show the fascinating but difficult truths of their destination, focusing on both the beauty of Sicily and the funny bad luck that goes with their quest.