Calligarich, Gianfranco

Last Summer in the City

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ISBN 13:: 9781250849250
author:: Calligarich, Gianfranco
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Picador USA
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 192
Dimensions:: 19.3 x 12.2 x 1.3 centimetres (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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Last Summer in the City is a witty and despairing novel by Gianfranco Calligarich, first published in English. The book features an introductory appreciation from André Aciman, a longtime fan of the author.

In the sweltering summer of Rome, Leo Gazarra drifts through life without direction or purpose. He spends his days in an alcoholic haze, bouncing between run-down hotels and the homes of his wealthy friends, who are all striving for success. As he navigates the city's alienating landscape, Leo must confront the harsh realities of adulthood and the choices that will define his life.

This translated edition of Last Summer in the City offers a glimpse into the world of Italian literature, where the lines between beauty and despair are constantly blurred. With its nuanced prose and poignant portrayal of human struggle, this novel is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in literary fiction.

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