Boredom by Alberto Moravia
In this introspective exploration of existential ennui, the protagonist, a disillusioned painter, grapples with a pervasive sense of boredom that permeates his affluent yet unfulfilling life. As he embarks on a tumultuous affair with a young model, he becomes entangled in a web of desire and disillusionment, seeking meaning in the fleeting moments of passion. The narrative delves into the complexities of human relationships, the search for identity, and the struggle to find purpose in a world that often feels devoid of significance.
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- Published
- 1960
- Nationality
- Italian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- Italian
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- Alternate Titles
- - La Noia
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- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)
- List of the 100 best Italian books of the last 200 years (IL RIFUGIO DELL'IRCOCERVO)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)