The tragic history of mid-century Europe told through the lives of
ordinary people 1938. Thirty-two countries convene to decide how to
deal with the influx of Jews fleeing Nazi Germany and Austria. Good
intentions abound, but no government is willing to accept the
refugees. At the same time, Fascist Italy is introducing its
infamous racial laws. In this new, stirring novel Lia Levi portrays
Italy's tragic past through the story of a Jewish family, plagued
by doubts, passions, weaknesses, impulses, and betrayals. Set in
Genoa in the years of the racial laws, the novel follows a would-be
genius son, a disappointed, regretful mother, a wise but irresolute
father, an eccentric grandfather, nosy uncles, cousins who are
always coming and going. How do individuals face the darkest
periods of history? Will anyone rebel against the spread of
violence and discrimination? Will anyone welcome them if this
family flees certain persecution? A harrowing story that resonates
with special urgency in our time.
General
Imprint: |
Europa Editions UK
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
February 2021 |
Authors: |
Lia Levi
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Translators: |
Clarissa Botsford
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Dimensions: |
210 x 135 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
224 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-78770-278-3 |
Languages: |
English
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Subtitles: |
Italian
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Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Historical fiction
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LSN: |
1-78770-278-2 |
Barcode: |
9781787702783 |
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