A young Sicilian woman delves into her family’s history, their relationships, intrigues, betrayals, struggles. This is a new translation and the first unabridged version of what is widely considered Morante’s magnum opus, first published in 1948.
Lies and Sorcery
£23.00
Edition:Paperback978168137684410/10/2023
Category: Fiction
Tags: Fiction in Translation, Italy, Mediterranean
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