Bassani, Giorgio
The Gold-Rimmed Spectacles
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141192154
- author:
- Bassani, Giorgio
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 1.4 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Gold-Rimmed Spectacles by Giorgio Bassani is a powerful and moving novel about the destructive power of intolerance. In 1930s Italy, a young doctor's fresh start in a new town is cruelly undone when his homosexuality is revealed to the community. As anti-Semitism spreads, the doctor finds himself ostracised and humiliated, forcing him to confront the harsh realities of living on the margins. Through the eyes of the Jewish narrator, Bassani masterfully explores the tragic consequences of prejudice and the devastating impact it can have on individuals and communities. This is a gripping and thought-provoking study of how lives can be destroyed by those we consider our neighbours. With its unflinching portrayal of a dark period in history, The Gold-Rimmed Spectacles is a haunting and unforgettable read.
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