Kaputt by Curzio Malaparte
"Kaputt" is a semi-autobiographical novel that portrays the bleak and disturbing experiences of the author during World War II. The narrative is set in Eastern Europe and offers a vivid depiction of the war's atrocities, including the Holocaust, as seen through the eyes of a war correspondent. The book is known for its surreal and grotesque imagery, combined with the author's sharp and cynical observations of the war's impact on humanity.
The 1721st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1944
- Nationality
- Italian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-400
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Italian
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This book is on the following lists:
- 545th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Best Foreign Work of Fiction Chosen by Francophone Writers (French literary magazine Transfuge)