Acquainted With Grief by Carlo Emilio Gadda
The novel delves into the complexities of human suffering and the chaotic nature of life through the lens of a family in post-war Italy. It intricately weaves together the personal and the political, exploring themes of loss, corruption, and the struggle for meaning in a fractured society. The narrative is rich with psychological depth and linguistic innovation, reflecting the protagonist's internal turmoil and the broader societal disarray. Through its vivid portrayal of grief and existential angst, the story offers a profound meditation on the human condition.
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- Published
- 1963
- Nationality
- Italian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- Italian
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- Alternate Titles
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- Acquainted with Grief
- La Cognizione Del Dolore
- La cognizione del dolore
- The Experience Of Pain
- The Experience of Pain
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 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)
- Zeit Literaturkanon (https://www.librarything.com/award/335/ZEIT-Literaturkanon)