Pecoraro, Francesco
Life in Peacetime
- ISBN 13:
- 9780857424822
- author:
- Pecoraro, Francesco
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Seagull Books London Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 664
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Life in Peacetime by Francesco Pecoraro is a poignant and introspective novel that explores the complexities of an ordinary life. At 69 years old, Ivo Brandani embarks on a day-long journey home from his job, reflecting on the fleeting nature of time and the weight of his past experiences. As he navigates the mundane routines of his daily life, Pecoraro masterfully weaves together fragments of Ivo's history: his childhood as an evacuee, his tumultuous relationship with a former boss, and his struggles during the student uprisings of 1968. This close-up portrait of an ordinary existence offers a nuanced look at the post-war era in Italy and the contradictions of a secure, middle-class life. Through Ivo's story, Pecoraro sheds light on the fundamental tensions that underpin our lives, revealing the intricate web of emotions, memories, and experiences that shape us.
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