Eric Mosbacher Books

Fosco Maraini looks back at the world he first unfolded nearly 50 years ago in his classic account of the visits he made to Tibet. He brings back to life a world which will never be seen again. In the tradition of Italian travellers from the days of Marco Polo, Maraini went to Tibet to learn, to understand, to give and to receive. His encounter with the people of Tibet, from princesses to peasants, aided as he was by a good knowledge of the language, is a true meeting of minds. The text, which attests to the disciplines of the scholar allied to the sensitivity of the poet, is enriched by the narrative value of the author's photographs, including many Buddhist temple artefacts now forever lost. From the Hardcover edition.

Gathers photographs of Kafka, his family, and Prague, both in his time and the present day, and includes quotations from his work

Silone's first novel, published in German in 1933 and in English in 1934, garnered worldwide acclaim, selling over a million and a half copies in twenty-seven languages. Set against the backdrop of the impending Spanish Civil War and shortly after Hitler's rise to power, the narrative had a profound impact on public opinion, becoming a symbol of resistance and a significant anti-Fascist document in the late 1930s. The story unfolds in the fictional rural village of Fontamara, located in the Abruzzo region, where the impoverished inhabitants, the Fontamaresi, are largely unaware of global events, including the rise of Fascism. They live in stark contrast to the wealthy Impresario, who represents the power and immorality of the Fascist regime. The Fontamaresi, disconnected from modernity and technology, struggle for survival through agriculture and emigration, while remaining vulnerable to exploitation. Their ignorance leads to tragic consequences, including violence against women by Fascist squads. Berardo Viola emerges as a key figure, sacrificing himself to disseminate socialist ideas and incite rebellion. Ultimately, the government's brutal actions result in the deaths of many villagers, highlighting the dire consequences of their naivety and the oppressive political climate.