It is the autobiography of Giorgio Bassani, told in a time span of around 15 years, a time where the ambiguous and mysterious female figure of Micol was a central part of his life. They live in a time where racial laws are being passed by fascist Italy and as a result Micol and her family open the gates of their huge mansion and even bigger garden to a handful of jeweish friends that have been banned from any recreational activity. In this garden Micol guides the narrating ""I"" figure through the interior journey in search of his identity and maturity. Unfortunately this journey of truth can only end but in the sourest way; the rejection of a deep love felt by the author for Micol, his spiritual guide.
By:
Giorgio Bassani Introduction by:
T. Parks Translated by:
William Weaver Imprint: Everyman Hardcovers Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: New edition Dimensions:
Height: 211mm,
Width: 132mm,
Spine: 24mm
Weight: 409g ISBN:9781857152883 ISBN 10: 1857152883 Series:Everyman’s Library Contemporary Classics Pages: 296 Publication Date:15 June 2005 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
