The Time of Indifference by Alberto Moravia
This novel explores the dynamics of an upper-middle-class Italian family facing financial ruin. The story focuses on the emotional indifference and moral decay among family members, as they engage in affairs and manipulative behavior to secure their social status. As the family's fortunes dwindle, their lack of empathy and moral integrity becomes increasingly evident, offering a critique of bourgeois values and the corrosive effects of apathy and materialism.
The 1515th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1929
- Nationality
- Italian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 224
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Italian
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- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)