History by Elsa Morante
"History" is a novel set in Rome during World War II and the post-war period, focusing on the life of a widowed schoolteacher and her young son. The narrative explores the struggles of the impoverished family against the backdrop of war, including the Nazi occupation of Rome, the Allied bombing, and the rise of Fascism. The book also delves into the themes of love, loss, and survival, offering a poignant depiction of the human condition.
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- Published
- 1974
- Nationality
- Italian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 600-650
- Original Language
- Italian
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- Alternate Titles
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- A História
- History: A Novel
- La Storia
- La Storia By Morante, Elsa
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- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- Novels that Changed The World (Radio France)
- The 100 Novels That Have Most Enthralled "Le Monde" Since 1944 (Le Monde)
- The 100 Novels You Must Read in Your Lifetime (Esquire)
- Top 100 Works in World Literature (Norwegian Book Clubs, with the Norwegian Nobel Institute)
- Världsbiblioteket (The World Library) (Tidningen Boken)
- Zeit Literaturkanon (https://www.librarything.com/award/335/ZEIT-Literaturkanon)