Levi, Carlo

Christ Stopped at Eboli (Penguin Modern Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9780141183213
author:
Levi, Carlo
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin Classics
language:
English
Publication Year:
2000
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 centimetres (0
Genre:
Classic fiction
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£10.08

Description

Christ Stopped at Eboli In 1948, Carlo Levi was exiled to a remote region of Italy, where he was forced to confront the harsh realities of rural life. The result was a deeply personal and poignant account of his experiences, which offer a unique insight into the lives of the people who lived in this isolated community. Levi's book is a powerful exploration of the human condition, set against the backdrop of a world that was struggling to come to terms with the aftermath of war and fascism. With characteristic simplicity and depth, Levi reveals the struggles and triumphs of the people he encountered, and the ways in which they found solace and meaning in the face of adversity. A deeply moving and thought-provoking work, Christ Stopped at Eboli is a powerful exploration of the human spirit, and a testament to the enduring power of literature to capture the complexities and nuances of human experience.

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