Starnone, Domenico

The House on Via Gemito: Longlisted for the International Booker Prize 2024

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ISBN 13:
9781787705463
author:
Starnone, Domenico
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Europa Editions (UK) Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
464
Dimensions:
19.7 x 13 x 4 centimetres (0.32
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary, ,
Condition:
New
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£11.40

Description

The House on Via Gemito by Domenico Starnone is a powerful portrayal of a family's struggles and the blurred lines between truth and fiction. In this masterful novel, the past and present converge in a Naples still reeling from the aftermath of WWII. Against the backdrop of a city steeped in its own language and imagery, a family's history is slowly unraveled, revealing the complex web of relationships and the devastating consequences of unspoken lies. The story centers around a family's modest apartment, where the father's artistic ambitions and frustrations simmer just below the surface. As the years pass, the family's dynamics become increasingly complicated, with the first-born son ultimately taking on the task of separating fact from fiction. This is a gripping and deeply human tale that explores the intricacies of family life and the enduring power of storytelling. First published 20 years ago, The House on Via Gemito remains a masterpiece of contemporary Italian literature, offering a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience.

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