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Canal Mussolini

Canal Mussolini

Historical FictionHistory
Pages
528
Published
2012
Language
French

Synopsis

This epic novel follows the Peruzzi family as they migrate from northern Italy to the Pontine Marshes in the 1930s. They join the ambitious project of draining the swamps under Mussolini's regime, facing immense hardship and political upheaval. The story chronicles their struggles, triumphs, and the profound changes that shape their lives and the nation.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

ComplexThought-ProvokingGrittyMelancholic
Family Saga

Genres

Historical Fiction History Literary Fiction

Authors

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Nathalie Bauer

Nathalie Bauer is a French writer whose work includes "D0vorer le ciel." Her writing often explores complex human relationships and the natural world. Bauer's stories are known for their careful observation and emotional depth.