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Son of the Century
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M by Antonio Scurati offers a compelling reimagining of Benito Mussolini's rise to power in Italy, blending historical events with fictional accounts. The narrative focuses on Mussolini’s transformation from a fierce journalist to a dictatorial leader, embedding the reader in a tumultuous period marked by political manoeuvring and social upheaval. It's a vivid exploration of ambition and authoritarianism, capturing the tensions of early 20th-century Europe.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by historical fiction that delves into the rise of Fascism in Italy, encapsulating the dynamic and turbulent life of Mussolini through a richly detailed narrative. The story combines meticulous research with gripping drama, appealing to those fascinated by political history and complex character studies.

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M. is a startling look into the fascist mindset, a portrait of unrelenting determination, and an impeccable work of historical fiction.

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M is the phenomenal international bestseller that offers a startling look into the fascist mindset. It presents a portrait of unrelenting determination and stands as an impeccable work of historical fiction.

Italy is exhausted. Tired of the political class. Tired of the inept moderates and the agonising machinations of a democracy that no longer seems to function.

While the leaders of the country have sat idly in the safety of parliament, achieving nothing, one man on the outside has risen to power.

He is a misfit par excellence, a protector of the demobilised, a lost drifter searching for direction. He speaks for the outcasts, the renegades, and the ideologically pure. He is a former socialist leader ousted by his party, the director of a small opposition newspaper, and a tireless political agitator.

Like an animal, he can sense that change is coming.

He is Benito Mussolini.

M tells the story of the rise of fascism from within the mind of its founder. Rich in historical detail and interspersed with real documents and sources, this is a masterful work of historical fiction with urgent resonance for our times.

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'M' by Antonio Scurati is praised as a powerful, anti-fascist narrative that intricately portrays Benito Mussolini's rise to power with factual precision. Critics laud it as both a historical masterpiece and a fluid, thrilling read that combines literary elegance with a modern perspective. The book is celebrated for its detailed, immersive storytelling, presenting diverse viewpoints that together form a comprehensive tapestry of the era.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008363208

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd

Contributors:

  • Translated by Anne Milano Appel

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 47.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 1000g

Pages: 784

About the Author

Antonio Scurati was born in Naples in 1969 and lives in Milan. He is a Professor of Comparative Literature and Creative writing at the IULM University in Milan and a columnist for Corriere della Sera. He is the author of various novels which have won an array of literary prizes in Italy, and M: The Son of the Century is the first to be translated into English. The first in a quartet of novels about Mussolin and the rise of fascism, it was the winner of the 2019 Strega award and has been translated into forty languages.

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