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Shortlisted for the prestigious International Booker Prize 2024, this literary gem showcases Starnone's masterful command of language, akin to a virtuoso painter's deft use of colour. The Guardian hails him as "one of Italy's most accomplished novelists", whilst the Times Literary Supplement deems his work "masterly".
In a modest flat on Via Gemito, the pungent aroma of paint and white spirit permeates the air. Furniture is unceremoniously shoved aside, transforming the space into an impromptu atelier. Each evening, canvases must be cleared from beds to make room for slumber.
At the heart of this tale is Federì, a railway clerk harbouring grand artistic aspirations. Convinced of his untapped genius, he believes that, were it not for familial obligations, he'd be a painter of global renown. Talented yet thwarted, his life is a tapestry of bitter disappointment, the weight of which falls heavily upon his long-suffering wife and four sons.
Years hence, Federì's firstborn will recount the story of a man he spent a lifetime trying not to emulate. Set against the backdrop of a Naples still bearing the scars of World War II, this narrative, first published in Italy over two decades ago, has rightfully earned its place as a masterpiece of contemporary Italian literature.
Book ISBN: | 9781787705463 |
Book Author: | Oonagh Stransky |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Europa Editions (UK) Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Europa Editions (UK) Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 130 x 197 x 40 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-03-21 |
Book Pagination: | 464 pages |
Book Weight: | 332g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’