{"title":"Alessandro Baricco","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlessandro Baricco's works transport readers into a world where art and narrative intertwine seamlessly, often blending poetic prose with profound human themes. His storytelling invites contemplation on memory, identity, and the ephemeral nature of life, making his books a captivating journey for lovers of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom evocative novellas like \u003cstrong\u003eNovecento\u003c\/strong\u003e to his richly textured novels, Baricco's writing is marked by elegance and a unique lyrical style. His works resonate with those seeking literature that is both thought-provoking and beautifully crafted.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"novecento-by-alessandro-baricco-9781350414068","title":"Novecento","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the turn of the 20th Century, the great cruise liner \u003cem\u003eVirginia\u003c\/em\u003e shuttles back and forth across the Atlantic Ocean, transporting passengers from old Europe to the New World. When an abandoned baby is found on board, the sailors christen him \u003cem\u003eNovecento\u003c\/em\u003e – 1900. The child is destined to a strange fate. \u003cem\u003eNovecento\u003c\/em\u003e will never leave the ship as long as he lives, yet he becomes the greatest jazz musician the world would never know. He only knows his music, which has a magical effect on everyone who hears it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor six years before World War II, Tim Tooney played trumpet with him, and \u003cem\u003eNovecento\u003c\/em\u003e gave him his story...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdapted for film in \u003cem\u003eThe Legend of 1900\u003c\/em\u003e, this stage adaptation presented as a monologue, is a beautiful piece of theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471313977580,"sku":"9781350414068","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350414068-novecento.jpg?v=1775238300"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alessandro-baricco.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}