100% NZ-owned | 80,000+ Books In NZ 📚

Order Today and You Could Win a Year of Free Books! 📚✨

The Red Tenda of Bologna

Series: Penguin Modern
4.04 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating.
( 2,041 ratings, 279 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
The Red Tenda of Bologna by John Berger is a reflective exploration of memory and place. The narrative intertwines the author's personal recollections with vivid descriptions of Bologna, evoking a sense of nostalgia and deep connection. It's a literary homage to Berger's uncle, capturing the essence of their bond and shared experiences in the Italian city.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$299
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 2-3 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

If you enjoy exploring the intimate connections between art, memory, and personal stories, this book offers a heartfelt reflection set against the backdrop of Italy. It's perfect for those who appreciate deeply personal narratives that delve into the nuances of familial relationships and the evocative power of art.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

The Red Tenda of Bologna

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Fifty new books at £1 each, celebrating the pioneering spirit of the Penguin Modern Classics series, from inspiring essays to groundbreaking fiction and poetry.

It's an improbable city, Bologna – like one you might walk through after you have died.

A dreamlike meditation on memory, food, paintings, a fond uncle and the improbable beauty of Bologna, from the visionary thinker and art critic.

Series: Penguin Modern

View all

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241339015

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 February 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 119.0mm

Height: 160.0mm

Weight: 46g

Pages: 64

About the Author

John Berger was born in London in 1926. His acclaimed works of both fiction and non-fiction include the seminal Ways of Seeing and the novel G., which won the Booker Prize in 1972. In 1962 he left Britain permanently, to live in a small village in the French Alps. He died in 2017.

Also by John Berger

View all

More from General Fiction

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.