Description
Discover 'The Penguin Book of Italian Short Stories,' a beautifully curated anthology that showcases the exceptional talent of Italian authors from the twentieth century. This brand-new B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2020, offers 528 pages of riveting narratives that capture the essence of Italy's rich literary tradition. Edited by renowned author Jhumpa Lahiri, this collection presents a stunning selection of forty writers whose works span over a century, highlighting the vibrancy and diversity of Italian storytelling.
Each story reflects the unique perspectives and cultural nuances that characterize Italy. Experience the creativity of celebrated authors like Italo Calvino, Elsa Morante, and Luigi Pirandello, alongside emerging voices that add fresh insights to the canon. For many readers, this book serves as an introduction to the beauty of Italian literature, as over a third of the stories featured are available in English for the first time, skillfully translated by Lahiri herself.
Whether you are looking to deepen your appreciation for Italian culture or explore the intricacies of short storytelling, this anthology is a must-have on your shelf. Enjoy vivid depictions of regional landscapes and the emotional resonance of personal tales interwoven with the dramatic backdrop of Italy's historical events. Ideal for literature enthusiasts and casual readers alike, 'The Penguin Book of Italian Short Stories' is an essential read for anyone interested in global literature.
**Delivery Information:** This brand new book is ready for quick shipping; enjoy seamless delivery from Smartfox NZ to your doorstep. Don't miss out on this essential addition to your collection - order now!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241299852
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 528
Description:
Jhumpa Lahiri's rich and varied selection of the greatest Italian writing of the twentieth century, now a Penguin Classics paperback
This landmark collection brings together forty writers that reflect over a hundred years of Italy's vibrant and diverse short story tradition, from the birth of the modern nation to the end of the twentieth century.
Poets, journalists, visual artists, musicians, editors, critics, teachers, scientists, politicians, translators- the writers that inhabit these pages represent a dynamic cross section of Italian society, their powerful voices resonating through regional landscapes, private passions and dramatic political events.
This wide-ranging selection curated by Jhumpa Lahiri includes well-known authors such as Italo Calvino, Elsa Morante and Luigi Pirandello alongside many captivating new discoveries. More than a third of the stories featured in this volume have been translated into English for the first time, several of them by Lahiri herself.
Each story reflects the unique perspectives and cultural nuances that characterize Italy. Experience the creativity of celebrated authors like Italo Calvino, Elsa Morante, and Luigi Pirandello, alongside emerging voices that add fresh insights to the canon. For many readers, this book serves as an introduction to the beauty of Italian literature, as over a third of the stories featured are available in English for the first time, skillfully translated by Lahiri herself.
Whether you are looking to deepen your appreciation for Italian culture or explore the intricacies of short storytelling, this anthology is a must-have on your shelf. Enjoy vivid depictions of regional landscapes and the emotional resonance of personal tales interwoven with the dramatic backdrop of Italy's historical events. Ideal for literature enthusiasts and casual readers alike, 'The Penguin Book of Italian Short Stories' is an essential read for anyone interested in global literature.
**Delivery Information:** This brand new book is ready for quick shipping; enjoy seamless delivery from Smartfox NZ to your doorstep. Don't miss out on this essential addition to your collection - order now!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241299852
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 528
Description:
Jhumpa Lahiri's rich and varied selection of the greatest Italian writing of the twentieth century, now a Penguin Classics paperback
This landmark collection brings together forty writers that reflect over a hundred years of Italy's vibrant and diverse short story tradition, from the birth of the modern nation to the end of the twentieth century.
Poets, journalists, visual artists, musicians, editors, critics, teachers, scientists, politicians, translators- the writers that inhabit these pages represent a dynamic cross section of Italian society, their powerful voices resonating through regional landscapes, private passions and dramatic political events.
This wide-ranging selection curated by Jhumpa Lahiri includes well-known authors such as Italo Calvino, Elsa Morante and Luigi Pirandello alongside many captivating new discoveries. More than a third of the stories featured in this volume have been translated into English for the first time, several of them by Lahiri herself.