Lampedusa’s masterpiece is set amongst an aristocratic family facing social and political changes in the wake of Garibaldi’s invasion of Sicily in 1860. At the head of the family is the prince, Don Fabrizio. Proud and stubborn, he is accustomed to knowing his own place in the world and expects his household to be run accordingly.
Author di Lampedusa, G Tomasi Published by Vintage Classics ISBN 9780099512158 EAN 9780099512158 Bic Code Cover Paperback