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Set in the sultry August of the late twentieth century, the story revolves around Tristano, a dying hero of the Italian Resistance. He invites a writer to his bedside to recount his life, exploring themes of love, war, devotion, and betrayal. The narrative delves into the fleeting nature of existence and the complexities of storytelling, questioning the essence of heroism and how experiences slip away even as they are lived. Antonio Tabucchi's novel is a poignant reflection on memory and the human condition.
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Tristano Dies: A Life, Antonio Tabucchi
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- Tristano Dies: A Life
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Antonio Tabucchi
- Publisher
- Steerforth Press
- Publisher
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 160
- ISBN13
- 9780914671244
- Category
- Fiction, Ethnography
- Description
- Set in the sultry August of the late twentieth century, the story revolves around Tristano, a dying hero of the Italian Resistance. He invites a writer to his bedside to recount his life, exploring themes of love, war, devotion, and betrayal. The narrative delves into the fleeting nature of existence and the complexities of storytelling, questioning the essence of heroism and how experiences slip away even as they are lived. Antonio Tabucchi's novel is a poignant reflection on memory and the human condition.