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A violent life

by William Weaver, Pier Paolo Pasolini
$4.26 $2.00 53% off
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Uncompromising view of Italy's marginalized youth.

"A Violent Life" offers a raw and honest portrayal of Italy's youth living in the slums. It captures the harsh and unforgiving reality of their daily existence, including crime, prostitution and violence. Pasolini's prose is unapologetic and vivid, making the reader feel as though they are living alongside the characters. This book is for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of urban poverty and the effects it has on the younger generation. Fans of Pasolini's films and poetry will also appreciate his unique voice in this work of fiction.

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A violent life

by William Weaver, Pier Paolo Pasolini
$4.26 $2.00 53% off
ISBN: 9781857549638
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $37.17
Authors: William Weaver, Pier Paolo Pasolini
Publisher: Carcanet Press Ltd.
Date of Publication: 2007-12-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.97
(rated by 1494 readers)

Description

Revealing that a beautiful and cultured European city has a dark and dangerous underbelly, this novel chronicles the violent lives of Rome's slum inhabitants. Born in a shantytown, Tommaso Puzzilli was once young and hopeful, but he soon succumbs to life on the streets, where he must resort to crime and prostitution simply to stay alive. Written by an author who ultimately suffered the same chilling fate as one of his characters, this fictional account offers a startling portrait of the very real tragedies of urban poverty.
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Uncompromising view of Italy's marginalized youth.

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