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 naturalistic novel depicts the moral decline of Zagreb's high society through the character of the calculating Sabina, whose greed and scheming lead to familial and financial ruin.
The fourth part of the monumental cycle explores the hidden world of homosexuality in society, the transience of love, jealousy and social hypocrisy through the characters of Baron de Charlus and Marcel.
A naturalistic novel about the conflict between the honest and naive Olga and the callous schemer Lina, whose greed and immorality destroy a noble family and lead to tragic fates.