Alberto Moravia, born Alberto Pincherle, was a prominent Italian novelist, journalist, playwright, essayist and film critic. His works explore the themes of modern sexuality, social alienation and existentialism.
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Widow Cesira and her daughter Rosetta flee bombed Rome to their native Ciociaria, where they experience hunger, fear and misery. Liberation brings tragedy: Rosetta is raped by Moroccan soldiers, destroying their faith in God and people.
The novel does not offer a classic plot with a clear beginning and end, but rather acts as a series of internal images and feelings, further emphasizing the scattered nature of the world it describes.
A social novel set in a first-class private neighborhood on the outskirts of Los Angeles in the 1990s.
The novel follows a young doctor, Robert Shannon, who, struggling with illness, professional failures, and inner doubts, finds new meaning and strength thanks to the love and understanding of a young woman.