Description
In Italo Svevo's "A Life," Alfonso Nitti, a young man burdened by unfulfilled poetic aspirations, navigates the stifling world of a provincial bank. His quiet existence is disrupted by a burgeoning, yet ultimately doomed, infatuation with Annetta, the daughter of his employer. This novel masterfully explores the poignant themes of thwarted ambition, the complexities of love, and the profound disappointment that can arise from the gap between dreams and reality. Svevo's keen psychological insight offers a timeless portrait of a man struggling against his own limitations and the societal constraints that define him.
Available Editions
paperback
Pushkin Press
Published Nov 28, 2006
322 pages
ISBN: 9781908968777
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Details
First Published
1892
Language
eng
Translation
From: ita
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