Description
This novel offers a profound and often humorous exploration of a man's lifelong struggle with his own neuroses and obsessions. Through a series of candid, self-analytical memoirs dictated to his psychoanalyst, Zeno Cosini, a wealthy businessman from Trieste, recounts his attempts to quit smoking, his ill-fated love affairs, and his business dealings. Svevo masterfully crafts a portrait of a man perpetually on the verge of self-improvement, yet consistently thwarted by his own indecisiveness and hypochondria. Ultimately, Zeno's Conscience delves into the universal human condition, questioning the very nature of health, illness, and the elusive pursuit of happiness.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2019
464 pages
ISBN: 9780241372609
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Details
First Published
1923
Language
eng
Translation
From: ita
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