Family Sayings by Natalia Ginzburg
A Memoir
"Family Sayings" is a semi-autobiographical novel that explores the author's experiences growing up in a large Jewish-Italian family in the pre and post-World War II era. The narrative is a collection of family anecdotes, sayings, and stories that illustrate the dynamics, relationships, and history of the family. The book also provides a glimpse into the political and social changes in Italy during this period, including the rise of fascism and the impact of the war. The author's poignant and evocative storytelling brings to life a world that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.
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- Published
- 1963
- Nationality
- Italian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 184
- Original Language
- Italian
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- Alternate Titles
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- Familienlexikon
- Family Lexicon
- Lessico Famigliare
- Lessico famigliare
- Léxico Familiar
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- List of the 100 best Italian books of the last 200 years (IL RIFUGIO DELL'IRCOCERVO)
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