Silk by Alessandro Baricco
"Silk" is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of a 19th-century French silkworm merchant who travels to Japan for business. During his travels, he becomes enamored with a mysterious woman. His unrequited love for her haunts him for the rest of his life, even as he returns to France and continues his life there. The novel explores themes of love, longing, and the profound impact that brief encounters can have on one's life.
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- Published
- 1996
- Nationality
- Italian
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 90-112
- Original Language
- Italian
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(3.9)
- Alternate Titles
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- Seda
- Seta
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