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Christ Stopped at Eboli

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Christ Stopped at Eboli by Carlo Levi is a poignant memoir and social commentary on Levi's exile to a remote village in Southern Italy during Mussolini's regime. It captures the harsh realities and enduring resilience of the rural people he encounters, exploring themes of isolation and humanity. Through his vivid observations, Levi illuminates the cultural and political landscape of 1930s Italy.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in a vivid portrayal of rural Southern Italy during the 1930s. It offers a unique reflection on politics, culture, and daily life, capturing the profound beauty and hardship of an isolated community. If you appreciate immersive narratives blending historical context with thoughtful introspection, you might find this a deeply moving read.

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Christ Stopped at Eboli

Exiled to a remote and barren corner of Italy for his opposition to Mussolini, Carlo Levi entered a world cut off from history and the state, hedged in by custom and sorrow, without comfort or solace, where, eternally patient, the peasants lived in an age-old stillness and in the presence of death - for Christ did stop at Eboli.

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“We're not Christians, Christ stopped short of here, at Eboli.”

Exiled to a remote and barren corner of Italy for his opposition to Mussolini, Carlo Levi entered a world cut off from history and the state. It was a land hedged in by custom and sorrow, devoid of comfort or solace, where the peasants lived with an eternal patience amidst age-old stillness and the presence of death. For Christ did stop at Eboli.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141183213

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 May 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Frances Frenaye

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 193g

Pages: 256

About the Author

The Italian-Jewish writer, journalist, artist and doctor Carlo Levi was born in Turin in 1902 where he practised medicine until 1930. In 1935 he was exiled to the province of Lucania because of his antifascist activities. Levi lived in France between 1939 and 1941 and his documentary novel, CHRIST STOPPED AT EBOLI, was an international success. Levi also wrote non-fiction and worked as an editor, journalist and painter. He was elected to the Senate in 1963, and served until his death in 1975.

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