Kaputt by Curzio Malaparte
"Kaputt" is a semi-autobiographical novel that portrays the bleak and disturbing experiences of the author during World War II. The narrative is set in Eastern Europe and offers a vivid depiction of the war's atrocities, including the Holocaust, as seen through the eyes of a war correspondent. The book is known for its surreal and grotesque imagery, combined with the author's sharp and cynical observations of the war's impact on humanity.
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- Published
- 1944
- Nationality
- Italian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 200-400
- Original Language
- Italian
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