The Art Of Joy by Goliarda Sapienza
Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Sicily, this novel follows the life of Modesta, a fiercely independent and resilient woman who defies societal norms to carve out her own path to happiness. From a tumultuous childhood to her rise as a powerful matriarch, Modesta's journey is marked by her unyielding quest for freedom, love, and self-discovery. Through her relationships and experiences, the narrative explores themes of sexuality, power, and the relentless pursuit of joy in a world rife with constraints and expectations.
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- Published
- 1998
- Nationality
- Italian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 600-700
- Original Language
- Italian
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- List of the 100 best Italian books of the last 200 years (IL RIFUGIO DELL'IRCOCERVO)