Luigi Pintor Books

September 18, 1925 – May 17, 2003

Luigi Pintor was a journalist and intellectual whose work delved into the political and social currents shaping Italian society. His writing was marked by sharp analysis and an uncompromising critical stance, stemming from his deep engagement with political life. Through his prose, he sought to provoke public discourse and foster critical thought among his readers. His literary legacy lies in his persistent pursuit of truth and justice within a dynamic political landscape.

Memories from the Twentieth Century
201 pages
8 hours of reading
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Luigi Pintor's collection presents three autobiographical works that intertwine personal memories with political themes. Through evocative prose, he reflects on his Sardinian childhood, the anti-Fascist resistance, and the decline of Italian culture post-war. The texts reveal a journey marked by irony and intransigence, as Pintor grapples with the complexities of his experiences. His narrative style, influenced by aphorism and fable, highlights the struggle to articulate both personal and political despair, while emphasizing the convictions that define his life.
Der Mispelbaum
Servabo
Die radikale, sensible Kürze, mit der hier ein Leben erzählt wird, erklärt sich aus der Beschränkung auf die prägenden Erlebnisse: Widerstand, Liebe, Streit, Angst, Schmerz, der Traum von einer anderen Gesellschaft. So ist auch der Grund, warum dieses Buch in Italien innerhalb weniger Monate über fünfzigtausend Leser fand, nicht der, dass sein Autor, einer der angesehensten politischen Köpfe des Landes, seine ungewöhnliche Lebensgeschichte als Enthüllungsgeschichte mitteilt. Im Gegenteil. Pintor erzählt sie nur in Bildern, Ereignissen und Erfahrungen, ganz ohne Namen, Orte, Daten. Er erzählt sie, um herauszufinden, wie eigen eine Lebensgeschichte überhaupt sein kann.

Memories from the Twentieth Century

Der Mispelbaum

Servabo