"Stolen Spring" is a satirical novel that delves into the oppressive and rigid educational system of a Danish boys' school in the 1930s. Through the eyes of its young protagonists, the narrative critiques the stifling and often absurd academic environment that prioritizes rote learning and strict discipline over genuine intellectual growth and individuality. The story exposes the tragic consequences of such an education on the spirits and lives of the students, highlighting the loss of youth and potential as the system fails to nurture or understand the needs of its pupils.

This book is a vivid and harrowing account of the liberation of Naples by the Allies during World War II, as seen through the eyes of the author, who serves as a liaison officer with the American forces. It delves into the moral and physical decay that war brings to a city and its inhabitants, exploring themes of survival, the price of liberation, and the complex relationship between conquerors and the conquered. Through a series of grotesque, often shocking episodes, the narrative portrays the desperation and degradation of a society stripped of dignity, where human skin becomes a metaphor for the erosion of humanity itself. The work is a powerful, if unsettling, examination of the human condition under the extreme pressures of war, betrayal, and occupation.