Morante, Elsa
Lies and Sorcery (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241711194
- author:
- Morante, Elsa
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 800
- Dimensions:
- 21.5 x 13.3 x 4.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Lies and Sorcery is a sweeping family saga that spans generations of Sicilian women, weaving a tale of intrigue, treachery, deception, and desire. Orphaned as a child, the protagonist has lived in a world of fantasy, but when her guardian dies, she feels compelled to confront her family's turbulent past.
As she delves into the history of her mother and grandmother, Morante's vivid prose brings to life a legacy of oppression and injustice, revealing the power of storytelling to both heal and harm. With a flamboyant and intense narrative that veers from rage to humor, this debut novel is a celebration of the female imagination.
Translated by Jenny McPhee, Lies and Sorcery is a masterpiece of 20th-century literature, first published in 1948 and earning the lasting admiration of generations of writers. This Penguin Canada edition brings Morante's powerful story to a new generation of readers.
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