2The Leopard
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If you love Italy, then you must read this book. Written by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, the book is a complete portrayal of royal life in Sicily. It was first rejected then later published after the death of the author and named one of the best Italian literature of all times. Sicily, 1860. Time seems to pass slowly in these lands, marked by the rhythms of a countryside of arid beauty and an immovable social order, whose peak is occupied by the landowning aristocracy. But the story is about to shake up with the landing of Garibaldi. Don Fabrizio, prince of Salina, imposing, proud, sensual and lucid man, patriarch of one of the most powerful families on the island, undaunted contemplates these troubled times that may mean the collapse of his world or perhaps bring changes that will actually allow that everything remains the same. Meanwhile, his impetuous nephew Tancredi embraces the Garibaldian cause and falls in love with the beautiful Angelica, daughter of a social upstart. Received at the time with controversy, the only novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa is today an indisputable classic, which We recover in a new edition that includes postface by Carlo Feltrinelli. One of the pinnacles of 20th century literature. A majestic, beautiful and full of nuances novel. «Lampedusa was a great writer, and this book is enough to demonstrate it. A book that fascinates us, amuses us, makes us reflect »(Leonardo Sciascia). “The book of a man who understands everything, of a poet narrator endowed with implacable clairvoyance” (Eugenio Montale). «An exceptional work. One of those works for which one works or prepares a lifetime »(Giorgio Bassani).Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
