Another of Ginzburg’s lambent, ironic novellas: this time about a spoilt boy who grows into a feckless youth. Both he and his parents are blinded by unrealistic hopes, while his sister (the narrator) is trapped by her place in the family. First published in Italian in 1951.
Valentino
£8.99
Edition:Paperback978191419854025/05/2023
Categories: 04. Spring Books 2023: Fiction, Fiction, Spring Books 2023
Tags: Fiction in Translation, Italy
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