Set against the backdrop of industrial capitalism, this whimsical fable explores themes of ecology, lunacy, and love. The story delves into the destructive impacts of modern society while examining various forms of spirituality and societal definitions of madness. Newly translated into English, this 1973 novel by Giuseppe Berto stands out as one of the early environmentally-conscious works in Italian literature, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of nature and human experience.
Giuseppe Berto Books
Giuseppe Berto was an Italian writer whose works are characterized by deep psychological insight and a disquieting portrayal of human existence. His novels explore complex relationships and the moral dilemmas of his characters, often set against the backdrop of post-war Italy. Berto masterfully captures the internal struggles and the search for meaning in his protagonists' lives, creating timeless works full of introspection and existential questions. His unique style and penetrating observations of human nature make him a significant figure in Italian literature.
I grandi romanzi: Il male oscuro
- 419 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Questo romanzo audacemente sperimentale, che alla sua uscita vinse contemporaneamente il Premio Viareggio e il Premio Campiello, è la testimonianza di una nevrosi che si scatena nel protagonista dopo la morte del padre, con un crescere e proliferare fino alla scoperta della psicoanalisi che l’autore affronta come tema centrale del suo racconto autobiografico: un libero e ininterrotto fluire del pensiero e delle immagini come in un monologo interiore.
La lettura: Il brigante
- 250 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Nuovi racconti italiani
- 380 pages
- 14 hours of reading
con racconti di Arbasino, Bassani, Bernari, Berto, Buzzati, Cassola, Gadda, Levi, Marotta, Moravia, Pasolini, Soldati e altriarlo
Román italského autora, komponovaný jako nepřetržitý vnitřní monolog člověka, který svádí dlouhý a úporný zápas s nemocí.
