Il Gattopardo: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Il Gattopardo by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
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.
Quick facts about Il Gattopardo
- Title: Il Gattopardo
- Author: Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa
- First published: 1958
- Genre: fiction, history, fiction, general
- OpenLibrary ID: OL2386305W
Where to read Il Gattopardo
Il Gattopardo by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Il Gattopardo about?
The acclaimed novel by Lampedusa gives an exquisite portrait of a despotic Sicilian aristocrat.
Who wrote Il Gattopardo?
Il Gattopardo was written by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa.
When was Il Gattopardo published?
Il Gattopardo was first published in 1958.
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