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Translated from the Italian by Gwenda David and Eric Mosbacher. Book-of-the-Month Club selection of 1937, with insert from the Club, a review by Dorothy Canfield."Set and written in Fascist Italy, this book exposes that regime's use of brute force for the body and lies for the mind. Through the story of the once exiled Pietro Spina, Italy comes alive with priests and peasants, students and revolutionaries, all on the brink of war." "Silone has created a book which, despite its timeliness, is ageless, Moreover, he has a sense of humor all his own, a bitter humor which tempers his scorn and indignation with a deep sense of sympathy and compassion. In their realism, these pages remind one of the best chapters in Zola's novels." (Neues Tagebuch). "The story - packed with action, drama, humor, and brilliant characterization - is already acclaimed for its flashing insight into the minds and folkways of a people in crisis." Blue-grey cloth covers with gold lettering on front and spine, aged along edges. Previous owner's plate on pasted endpaper, and name on endpaper. Front flap on dust jacket has separated and been repaired with tape. Pages are tight and clean. 319 pages. 8 3/8 x 6 x 1 5/8. Seller Inventory # 24SilBre
Bibliographic Details
Title: Bread and Wine
Publisher: Harper & Brothers
Publication Date: 1937
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Fair
Edition: 1st Edition
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