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Carlo Emilio Gadda
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Number of Pages
256
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a piece of literary fiction, presented in translated form for English-speaking readers. It centers on a highly educated man living with his aging mother in a town scarred by war, whose mounting frustration erupts into ferocious, unpredictable acts. The emotional tone is intense, immersive, and unflinching, inviting readers who crave psychological depth set against a turbulent historical backdrop.
The narrative is a story-driven, language-forward exploration of how power, anger, and dread collide in a world pushed to the edge. Against a backdrop of fascist-era violence in a fictional South American country, the drama unfolds through a single, vividly grappling consciousness. The experience emphasizes the fragility of reason when confronted with chaos, offering a raw look at human impulses under pressure.
Readers are drawn into a reading experience that blends dense introspection with brisk, provocative momentum. The prose is deliberately bold and even experimental at times, tearing at conventional structure to mirror the protagonistโs unraveling. The translation preserves rhythm and intensity, guiding you through a complex emotional landscape without dulling its edge. You move through the book by following the narratorโs escalating inner conflict and the external shocks of a war-torn setting.
After finishing, readers gain a heightened understanding of how language can mirror collective trauma and personal rage. The work provokes new perspectives on morality, resilience, and the ways individuals navigate upheaval, leaving a lasting, thought-provoking impression.
Product Details
Author
Carlo Emilio Gadda
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
256
Language
English
SKU
9780241706992
ISBN
9780241706992
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9x1.4x19.8cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 499
โน 475
โน 24 Off