Description
Set against the backdrop of World War II on the idyllic Greek island of Cephalonia, this novel tells the story of Captain Antonio Corelli, an Italian soldier with a passion for music, and Pelagia, the spirited daughter of the island's doctor. Their burgeoning romance unfolds amidst the Italian occupation, complicated by Pelagia's fisherman fiancé and the escalating conflict that threatens to engulf their peaceful lives. As allegiances shift and the horrors of war encroach, Corelli and Pelagia must navigate a treacherous landscape of personal and political loyalties. Louis de Bernières masterfully weaves a tale that is at once a poignant love story, a gripping war narrative, and a profound exploration of how history is written and remembered.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage Books
Published Jan 1, 1995
437 pages
ISBN: 9780679763970
Reviews
No ratings yet. Be the first!
No written reviews yet.
Details
First Published
1994
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernières.