House On The Hill by Cesare Pavese

"House on the Hill" is a reflective novel set during World War II in Italy, exploring themes of isolation, memory, and the impact of war on personal identity. The story follows Corrado, a solitary schoolteacher who retreats to the countryside to escape the chaos of the war-torn city. As he navigates his relationships with the locals and grapples with his own internal conflicts, Corrado is forced to confront his past choices and the moral ambiguities of his present situation. Through his introspective journey, the novel delves into the complexities of human nature and the struggle for meaning in a world overshadowed by conflict.

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Published
1948
Nationality
Italian
Length
Short
Pages
150-200
Original Language
Italian
Avg User Rating
(3.0)
Alternate Titles
- La Casa In Collina
- The Devil in the Hills
- The House on the Hill

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