Giorgio Bassani , Jamie McKendrick (Translator)
Within the Walls (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141192161
- author:
- Giorgio Bassani , Jamie McKendrick (Translator)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 1 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Short Stories, , Giorgio Bassani, Jamie McKendrick,Within the Walls (Penguin Modern Classics),Penguin Classics,014119216X,General & Literary Fiction,FICTION / Short Stories (single author),Fiction / Classics,Fiction / General,Modern & contem
- Condition:
- New
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Description
Giorgio Bassani's powerful collection of novellas explores the complexities of human experience in post-war Italy. Within these five unforgettable stories, Bassani masterfully weaves together themes of love, class, and survival, creating a poignant and deeply moving portrait of a nation struggling to come to terms with its past. Through his characters, Bassani sheds light on the tensions between established communities and those who are marginalized, as well as the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This collection is a testament to Bassani's genius as a writer, offering a deeply personal and artistic exploration of the human condition. First published in 1956, this translation marks a new opportunity for readers to experience Bassani's masterful storytelling and poetic prose.
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