The Wine-Dark Sea
(Author) Leonardo Sciascia
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This volume is a collection of Sciascia's stories. In one tale, a couple of men talk about the etymology of the word 'mafia', and the reader comes to realise that he is eavesdropping on the musings of a mafia boss and his underling.
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Publisher:
Granta Books
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
201
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781847089281
Publish year:
2014
Publish date:
Jan. 2, 2014
Leonardo Sciascia
Leonardo Sciascia was an Italian writer known for his novel "The Day of the Owl," a powerful critique of Sicilian society and the Mafia. His literary style was characterized by concise prose and a sharp wit, shedding light on political corruption and social injustices. His works continue to inspire critical thinking and social change.
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