The Moon and the Bonfires by Cesare Pavese
The story follows a man who, after making a fortune in America, returns to his small hometown in Italy after World War II. He finds the place significantly changed, with many of his old friends either dead or drastically different. As he tries to reconcile his memories with the new reality, he also grapples with his own identity and the impact of the war on his home. The narrative explores themes of change, identity, and the lasting effects of war.
The 693rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1950
- Nationality
- Italian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 150-200
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Italian
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This book is on the following lists:
- 56th on 100 Best Novels, in Translation, Since 1900 (CounterPunch)
- 99th on In Which These Are the 100 Greatest Novels (ThisRecording.com)
- Finest Works of Fiction (Martin Seymour-Smith and Editors)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)