| Edition |
First American edition. |
| Description |
xii, 684 pages ; 24 cm |
| Note |
"Originally published in Italian in 1998 as L'arte della gioia." |
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Translation of: Arte della gioia. |
| Summary |
Traces the events of the twentieth century through the experiences of Sicilian-born Modesta, who defies the conventions of her fascist, patriarchal society to rise from poverty and marry an aristocrat without compromising her deeply held values. |
| Subject |
History, Modern -- 20th century -- Fiction.
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| Added Title |
Arte della gioia. English
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| ISBN |
9781250050243 paperback |
|
9780374106140 hardback |
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0374106142 hardback |
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9780374708948 (e-book) |
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