{"title":"Alberto Prunetti","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the engaging narratives of Alberto Prunetti, a celebrated Italian author known for his poignant storytelling and insightful social commentary. Prunetti's works often blend the personal with the political, offering readers a unique glimpse into the intricacies of class, identity, and migration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eDown and Out in England and Italy\u003c\/em\u003e, a memoir that vividly captures Prunetti's own experiences and observations. This compelling work invites readers on a journey across borders, shedding light on the lives of working-class individuals and the challenges they face. With its candid prose and relatable anecdotes, it's a must-read for anyone interested in contemporary European life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrunetti's contributions to the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genre are both thought-provoking and deeply human, making his books a valuable addition to any literary collection. Dive into his works to discover stories that resonate with the universal quest for identity and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"down-and-out-in-england-and-italy-by-alberto-prunetti-9781922310613","title":"Down and Out in England and Italy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wry, filthy, and unputdownable look at class and national identity today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlberto Prunetti arrives in the UK, the twenty-something year old son of a Tuscan factory worker who has never left home before. With only broken English, his wits, and an obsession with the work of George Orwell to guide him, he sets about looking for a job and navigating his new home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn between slaving in pizzerias and cleaning toilets up and down the country, he finds his place among the British precariat. His comrades form a polyglot underclass, among them an ex-addict cook, a cleaner in love with opera, an elderly Shakespearean actor, Turks impersonating Neapolitans to serve pizzas, and a cast of petty criminals 'resting' between bigger jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStuck between a past haunted by Thatcher and a future dominated by Brexit, \u003cem\u003eDown and Out in England and Italy\u003c\/em\u003e is a hilarious and poignant snapshot of life on the margins in modern day Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A hallucinatory and savage account of modern working life. Both surreal and instantly recognisable.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Jeff Sparrow, author of \u003cem\u003eNo Way But This\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTrigger Warnings\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Raw, mischievous, funny, and vulgar ... engaging.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- John Mulqueen, Irish Examiner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Alberto Prunetti's scatalogical, sociological, phantasmagorical, novel \u003cem\u003eDown and Out in England and Italy\u003c\/em\u003e might have George Orwell spinning in his grave and chuckling in recognition at the kitchen workers, toilet cleaners, and children of miners and steel workers ... A deep poignancy here too.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Anthony Cartwright, author of \u003cem\u003eHow I Killed Margaret Thatcher\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46370905129196,"sku":"9781922310613","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11517253482872.jpg?v=1744809274"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alberto-prunetti.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}