Within The Walls by Giorgio Bassani

The Garden of the Finzi-Continis

Set in the Italian city of Ferrara during the rise of fascism, the narrative delves into the lives of the Jewish Finzi-Contini family, who isolate themselves within the walls of their grand estate. The story is told through the eyes of a young man who becomes enamored with the family's enigmatic daughter, Micol. As the political climate grows increasingly hostile, the family's seclusion becomes both a refuge and a prison, highlighting themes of love, loss, and the inexorable march of history.

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Published
1956
Nationality
Italian
Length
Short
Pages
150-200
Original Language
Italian
Avg User Rating
(3.5)
Alternate Titles
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