Johnny The Partisan by Beppe Fenoglio
A Novel of the Italian Resistance
Set during the final years of World War II in the Italian countryside, the story follows a young man named Johnny who becomes a partisan fighter against the Fascist regime and Nazi occupiers. As he navigates the harsh realities of guerrilla warfare, Johnny grapples with the moral complexities and personal sacrifices that come with resistance. The narrative vividly captures the tension, camaraderie, and existential struggles faced by those who risk everything for freedom, painting a poignant picture of courage and the human spirit amidst the chaos of war.
The 4418th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1968
- Nationality
- Italian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- Italian
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
- - Il partigiano Johnny
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This book is on the following 2 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)