La Vie quotidienne de la Mafia de 1950 à nos jours
- 312pages
- 11 heures de lecture
Rare Book
Leonardo Sciascia Livres
8 janvier 1921 – 20 novembre 1989
Leonardo Sciascia a raconté son expérience sicilienne unique, explorant les liens complexes entre familles, partis politiques et la nature traîtresse des alliances. Son œuvre se penche sur l'art subtil des faveurs et des allégeances qui servent en fin de compte les intérêts individuels au détriment du bénéfice sociétal. Sciascia a soutenu avec force que la corruption omniprésente au sein de la société italienne, historiquement et actuellement, ne renforce que ceux qui sont ancrés dans des sociétés secrètes, des loyautés et des établissements politiques.
A collection of the best of Sciascia's gritty, darkly glittering short stories
The Knight And Death
- 160pages
- 6 heures de lecture
Two of Sciascia's most powerful novellas published side by side: One Way or Another is a chillingly prophetic work, while in The Knight and Death a mysterious handwritten note proves fatal
Council of Egypt
- 128pages
- 5 heures de lecture
Abbot Vella is a schemer who sets out to exploit the Sicilian aristocracy by making reference to a fictitious ancient Arabic chronicle that enhances the rights of some families and justifies the claim of Naples over the island community.
Sicilian Uncles
- 208pages
- 8 heures de lecture
Four novellas that offer a tantalising glimpse of Sicilian life, from the 1848 revolution to the death of Stalin
The Wine Dark Sea
- 224pages
- 8 heures de lecture
Exploring the complexities of Sicilian life, Leonardo Sciascia's collection features thirteen short stories that delve into themes of secrecy, suspicion, and societal contradictions. With a blend of sympathy and skepticism, he portrays a range of characters, from village idiots to mafia figures, capturing the humor and tragedy of everyday experiences. This work showcases Sciascia’s sharp intelligence and unique perspective on Sicily's tumultuous history, making it a compelling reflection on the human condition.
The Moro Affair
- 193pages
- 7 heures de lecture
On March 16, 1978 Aldo Moro, a former Prime Minister of Italy, was ambushed in Rome. Within three minutes the gang killed his escort and bundled Moro into one of three getaway cars. An hour later the terrorist group the Red Brigades announced that Moro was in their hands; on March 18 they said he would be tried in a "people's court of justice." Seven weeks later Moro's body was discovered in the trunk of a car parked in the crowded center of Rome. The Moro Affair presents a chilling picture of how a secretive government and a ruthless terrorist faction help to keep each other in business. Also included in this book is "The Mystery of Majorana," Sciascia's fascinating investigation of the disappearance of a major Italian physicist during Mussolini's regime.
Equal Danger
- 128pages
- 5 heures de lecture
A string of high-profile murders leads an inspector to believe there is more to his case than mere personal grudge - but can he prove it?
To Each His Own
- 146pages
- 6 heures de lecture
This is a short, powerful novel dealing with the complicities and accomodations of power within Italian politics.
The Council of Egypt
- 224pages
- 8 heures de lecture
A tale of power, corruption and forgery set in a Sicily ripe for reform.
