The Plague-Sower by Gesualdo Bufalino
Romanzo
The novel unfolds in a small Sicilian town ravaged by a mysterious plague, where the protagonist, a doctor, grapples with the chaos and despair that envelop the community. As he navigates the challenges of treating the afflicted, he becomes entangled in a web of fear, superstition, and moral dilemmas. The narrative explores themes of human vulnerability, the search for meaning amidst suffering, and the complex interplay between science and faith. Through evocative prose, the story delves into the psychological and emotional landscapes of individuals confronting an existential crisis, ultimately reflecting on the resilience and fragility of the human spirit.
The 3384th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1981
- Nationality
- Italian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- Italian
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- Alternate Titles
- - Diceria Dell'untore
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- List of the 100 best Italian books of the last 200 years (IL RIFUGIO DELL'IRCOCERVO)
- One Hundred Italian Novels (1901-1995) (Cento Romanzi Italiani)
- The 100 Novels You Must Read in Your Lifetime (Esquire)