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The Abruzzo Trilogy: Fontamara, Bread And Wine, The Seed Beneath The Snow
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The Impoverished, Desolate Mountain Regions Of The Abruzzo During Mussolini'S Reign Provide The Backdrop For The Three Greatest Novels By Ignazio Silone, One Of The Twentieth Century'S Most Important Writers. In Fontamara, Bread And Wine, And The Seed Beneath The Snow Presented Together For The First Time In English To Mark The Centenary Of The Author'S Birth Silone Narrates The Struggles Of The Cafoni, The Farmers And Peasants Of His Native Abruzzo, Against Poverty, Natural Disasters, And Totalitarianism.The First Novel In The Series, Fontamara, Is A Political Fable That Portrays The Bitter Trials Of The Villagers Of Pescina As They Battle With Landowners Who Have Appropriated Their Only Source Of Water. First Published From His Exile In Zurich In 1933, And Banned In His Own Country, The Novel Was Translated Into Twenty Languages And Won Silone Instant International Literary Fame.Silone'S Masterpiece, Bread And Wine, Introduces The Semiautobiographical Character Pietro Spina, An Antifascist Revolutionary Who Returns To His Homeland After Fifteen Years In Exile. He Seeks Refuge Among The Abruzzo Peasants By Posing As The Priest Don Paolo Spada.Pietro'S Story Continues In The Seed Beneath The Snow, Silone'S Personal Favorite In The Trilogy. Pietro Spina Flees Again And, With The Police In Close Pursuit, Is Taken In By His Grandmother Donna Maria Vincenza. Though Comfortably Settled In Italian Bourgeois Society, She Jeopardizes Her Own Life In Order To Protect Him.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Abruzzo Trilogy' about? A: 'The Abruzzo Trilogy' by Ignazio Silone features three novels set in the impoverished Abruzzo region during Mussolini's reign. It tells the story of farmers and peasants struggling against poverty and totalitarianism.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Abruzzo Trilogy'? A: The author of 'The Abruzzo Trilogy' is Ignazio Silone, a significant writer of the twentieth century known for his exploration of social and political themes.
- Q: What novels are included in 'The Abruzzo Trilogy'? A: 'The Abruzzo Trilogy' includes three novels: 'Fontamara', 'Bread and Wine', and 'The Seed Beneath the Snow', presented together for the first time in English.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating it may have some signs of wear but is still fully functional and readable.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Abruzzo Trilogy'? A: 'The Abruzzo Trilogy' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'The Abruzzo Trilogy' published? A: 'The Abruzzo Trilogy' was published on November 30, 2000.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Abruzzo Trilogy' have? A: The book contains 800 pages, providing an extensive reading experience.
- Q: Is 'The Abruzzo Trilogy' suitable for readers interested in history? A: Yes, 'The Abruzzo Trilogy' is suitable for readers interested in history, particularly those who want to understand the social and political context of Italy during Mussolini's regime.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Abruzzo Trilogy'? A: The trilogy explores themes of struggle against oppression, poverty, and the resilience of the human spirit amidst totalitarianism.
- Q: Is this a first edition of 'The Abruzzo Trilogy'? A: Yes, this listing is for the first edition of 'The Abruzzo Trilogy'.