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Historical Fiction· Italy

The Garden of the Finzi-Continis

by Giorgio Bassani
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1962Italian
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About This Book

Published in 1962, The Garden of the Finzi-Continis established Giorgio Bassani as one of the defining voices in historical fiction. Set in the Jewish community of Ferrara during the rise of Fascism, 'The Garden of the Finzi-Continis' is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the impact of history on personal lives. Bassani's evocative prose and sensitive portrayal of a vanished world have made this novel a classic of Italian literature. Themes of love and loss, history and memory, identity run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorGiorgio Bassani
Published1962
Country of Origin🇮🇹 Italy
LanguageItalian
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
ISBN9780156345705
Editorial Score30/100
About the Category

🗺️ Historical Fiction

Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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Country of Origin

🇮🇹 Italy

This book is part of Italy's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Garden of the Finzi-Continis about?

Set in the Jewish community of Ferrara during the rise of Fascism, 'The Garden of the Finzi-Continis' is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the impact of history on personal lives. Bassani's evocative prose and sensitive portrayal of a vanished world have made this novel a classic of Italian literature.

Who wrote The Garden of the Finzi-Continis?

The Garden of the Finzi-Continis was written by Giorgio Bassani, from Italy. First published in 1962.

What awards has The Garden of the Finzi-Continis won?

The Garden of the Finzi-Continis has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is The Garden of the Finzi-Continis worth reading?

The Garden of the Finzi-Continis is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in love and loss, history and memory, identity.

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The Garden of the Finzi-Continis is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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