Erri De Luca
God's Mountain
- ISBN 13:
- 9781573229609
- author:
- Erri De Luca
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Riverhead Trade
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 127mm X 178mm
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
God's Mountain by Erri De Luca is a poignant coming-of-age story told through the eyes of a 13-year-old boy. Recorded in his secret diary, this narrative chronicles his life-changing summer in Naples' heart, where he navigates the complexities of adolescence and discovers the beauty in everyday things. As he approaches manhood, our protagonist finds himself at a crossroads, torn between his carefree childhood and the responsibilities that come with growing up. His life is enriched by friendships with Maria, a wise and enigmatic girl who shares her own secrets, and Rafaniello, a Jewish refugee who has found solace in his carpentry workshop. Set against the stunning backdrop of 1963 Naples, this epistolary novel invites readers to experience the world through the innocent eyes of its young protagonist.