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Survival, pride, and family bonds collide in a spare, realist tale set in Italy. This novel follows a group of brothers and their circle as they navigate poverty, pride, and hard choices in a society that tests loyalty and faith. With vivid scenes from a crowded bookshop, a rural orchard, and the Hospice for the Poor, it probes how people cope when resources run thin and hopes feel distant.
- Experience a day-to-day world of work, debt, and dignity in a small-town setting.
- See how relationships strain under pressure, and how moments of care carve out small mercies.
- Follow conversations, plans, and quiet heartbreak that reveal character beneath the surface.
- Encounter themes of faith, guilt, and the weight of responsibility in a stark, character-driven narrative.
Ideal for readers of classic European realism who value intimate, moral-centered storytelling and tightly drawn social portraits.
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The latter gave a grunt, swore, pulled down the brim of his hat and closed his eyes again. He was squatting in a chair, with his hands in his trouser-pockets and his head leaning against one of the shelves of the bookcase; near by was an antique wooden chest, covered with vases, china plates and paintings, kept there on view for strangers.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Federigo Tozzi died of influenza and pneumonia in Rome on 21st March 1920, just when Three Crosses had brought him recognition and success after a life of poverty and struggle. Not till a month before his death did he begin to think of allowing himself the luxury of a shelf for his books. He was born on New Year's Day, 1883, at Siena where the scene of all his novels is laid. His childhood was unhappy. His father, violent and overbearing in character, was a prosperous innkeeper, proprietor of the "Pesce Azzurro," now the "Sasso Rosso." Such a man could only despise the timid, sensitive, yet passionate boy, who showed no inclination to follow in his footsteps - a worthless waster, whose one interest was in books, though he had proved a hopeless failure at school. Con Gli Ochi Chiusi is largely a record of his own childhood, containing a description of his mother's death and of an early love affair. Tozzi developed slowly.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the lives of three brothers in Siena, Italy, in the early 20th century. The narrative, written in a stark and realistic style, explores their struggles with poverty, ambition, and the weight of their familyââ â¢s past. The author, through a series of vivid character portrayals and evocative descriptions, offers a poignant exploration of human nature and the complex dynamics of familial relationships. We see the brothers wrestle with their contrasting personalities, their dreams for a better future, and the consequences of their desperate attempts to escape their financial difficulties. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a traditional Italian society where social status, moral judgments, and personal integrity are keenly felt. This book paints a powerful portrait of the human condition, revealing the universal struggles for survival, love, and redemption that resonate across time and cultures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331454076_0
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