Description
Natalia Ginzburg's autobiographical masterpiece offers an intimate and unflinching look at her family, set against the tumultuous backdrop of Fascist Italy and World War II. Through a tapestry of vivid anecdotes and poignant memories, Ginzburg illuminates the complex dynamics of her childhood and the lives of her parents, dedicated socialists and antifascists whose personal struggles mirrored the nation's upheaval. This deeply personal narrative, spanning from the rise of Fascism to the postwar era, explores themes of love, loss, patriarchal structures, and the enduring search for identity amidst historical cataclysm. Ginzburg's distinctive voice, both tender and sharp, captures the essence of family bonds and the profound impact of history on individual lives.
Available Editions
paperback
Arcade Pub.
Published Jan 1, 1989
181 pages
ISBN: 9781559700276
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First Published
1963
Language
eng
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