Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernières
Set on the Greek island of Cephalonia during World War II, this novel explores the lives of the island's inhabitants as they experience the war's harsh realities. The narrative primarily focuses on the love story between a local woman and an Italian captain, who is part of the occupying forces. As the war progresses, the characters are forced to confront their beliefs, their relationships, and their identities, all while grappling with the devastating impacts of the conflict.
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- Published
- 1994
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Captain Corelli's Mandolin
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- 32nd on Top 50 Books (The Daily Telegraph)
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- 66th on Waterstone's Books of the Century (LibraryThing)
- 71st on Edmonton's Top 100 (Edmonton Journal)
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- 50 Essential Reads by Contemporary Authors (Orange Prize for Fiction)
- The Best War and History Books of All Time (Telegraph)
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