Bread And Wine by Ignazio Silone
"Bread and Wine" is a novel set in 1930s Italy during the oppressive regime of Mussolini. It follows the story of Pietro Spina, a revolutionary socialist who, due to his political activities, is forced to live in hiding. Disguised as an elderly priest named Don Paolo Spada, Pietro returns to his native Abruzzo to continue his political work underground. Throughout the narrative, he engages with various villagers, grappling with the moral and ethical dilemmas of his fight against fascism while trying to inspire and organize resistance among the skeptical and fearful peasants. The novel explores themes of social justice, the struggle for freedom, and the personal cost of political commitment.
The 2157th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1936
- Nationality
- Italian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- Italian
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- Alternate Titles
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- Pane e Vino
- Vino e Pane
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