Il gattopardo (1959)
Il gattopardo is a 1959 Italian-language fiction book written by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa.
The acclaimed novel by Lampedusa gives an exquisite portrait of a despotic Sicilian aristocrat. The story unfolds over the duration of Italian reunification during the nineteenth century, beginning at the time when Garibaldi’s forces have landed on Sicily as part of his drive to unify and modernise the country.
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What is Il gattopardo about?
The acclaimed novel by Lampedusa gives an exquisite portrait of a despotic Sicilian aristocrat. The story unfolds over the duration of Italian reunification during the nineteenth century, beginning at the time when Garibaldi’s forces have landed on Sicily as part of his drive to unify and modernise the country.
When was Il gattopardo published?
Il gattopardo was published in 1959.
Who made Il gattopardo?
Il gattopardo was written by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa.