Curzio Malaparte

Curzio Malaparte, born Kurt Erich Suckert on June 9, 1898, was an Italian writer, filmmaker, war correspondent, and diplomat. He is best known for his novels 'Kaputt' (1944) and 'The Skin' (1949), which are based on his experiences during World War II. Malaparte's work is known for its controversial and often contradictory nature, blending surreal and grotesque elements with stark realism. He was also a figure involved in the Italian avant-garde movement and had a complex relationship with the Fascist regime of his time. He died on July 19, 1957, in Rome, Italy.

Books

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  1. 1. Kaputt

    "Kaputt" is a semi-autobiographical novel that portrays the bleak and disturbing experiences of the author during World War II. The narrative is set in Eastern Europe and offers a vivid depiction of the war's atrocities, including the Holocaust, as seen through the eyes of a war correspondent. The book is known for its surreal and grotesque imagery, combined with the author's sharp and cynical observations of the war's impact on humanity.