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Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century upheaval, the narrative explores themes of illusion and self-deception through the life of Mario Samigli, a disillusioned septuagenarian writer. As he clings to his dreams through fables, a traveling salesman tricks him into believing that his long-forgotten novel will be published, igniting a misguided pursuit of fame. This leads to neglect of his ailing brother and an inevitable confrontation with reality, illustrating the pitfalls of impractical aspirations in a pragmatic world.
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The Hoax, Italo Svevo
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- The Hoax
- Subtitle
- [A Perfect Hoax]
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Italo Svevo
- Publisher
- Martino Fine Books
- Publisher
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 168
- ISBN13
- 9781684221387
- Category
- Humor
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century upheaval, the narrative explores themes of illusion and self-deception through the life of Mario Samigli, a disillusioned septuagenarian writer. As he clings to his dreams through fables, a traveling salesman tricks him into believing that his long-forgotten novel will be published, igniting a misguided pursuit of fame. This leads to neglect of his ailing brother and an inevitable confrontation with reality, illustrating the pitfalls of impractical aspirations in a pragmatic world.