Pavese, Cesare
The House on the Hill (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241370520
- author:
- Pavese, Cesare
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 0.9 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The House on the Hill
A poignant and thought-provoking novel by Cesare Pavese, set against the backdrop of Italy's tumultuous post-war era. Corrado, a teacher with no attachments, finds himself drawn to a circle of anti-fascists who challenge his emotional and political commitment.
This semi-autobiographical work is a nuanced portrayal of missed opportunities and human weakness, set against the intense beauty of the Italian countryside. Translated with an introduction by Tim Parks, Pavese's extraordinary novel offers a lucid exploration of the complexities of human nature.
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