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.
Emma Bovary, a provincial doctor's wife, seeks romantic happiness in love affairs and luxury. Her dreams collide with reality and lead to ruin.
Historical and psychological novel by Stendhal, published in 1830. The full title of the novel is "Red and Black, Chronicle of the 19th Century". The protagonist is Julien Sorel. The work is a bildungsroman that follows his upbringing and life path.
Corinna, a miraculous healer from Münsterland, restores hope to the sick with her "shining hands," but her gift sparks conflicts between faith, medicine, doubt, and the human need for a miracle.