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Contempt (New York Review Books Classics)

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Number of Pages: 272 Pages Book Title: Contempt Item Width: 5.2 in width: 5.2 in Item Length: 8 in Publisher: New York Review of Books, Incorporated, T.H.E. Topic: Psychological, Classics, General, Literary Publication Year: 2004 EAN: 9781590171226 Format: Trade Paperback Edition: 2 Item Height: 0.6 in ISBN: 1590171225 Genre: Fiction Language: English Item Weight: 9.7 Oz height: 0.6 in Author: Alberto Moravia

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Contempt (New York Review Books Classics). The work continues to be recognized for its incisive portrayal of contemporary life and its enduring relevance. Contempt is a brilliant and unsettling work by one of the revolutionary masters of modern European literature. Renowned for his cool clarity of expression, psychological depth, and candid exploration of social pretensions, Alberto Moravia demonstrates these qualities vividly in this compelling story of a failing marriage. This novel is a powerful examination of human relationships, capturing themes of desperation and self-deception within the emotional vacuum of modern consumer society. Moravia’s unflinching narrative offers an insightful look into the complexities of personal and societal disillusionment. "Contempt" was influential enough to inspire Jean-Luc Godard’s celebrated film adaptation, further cementing its significance in both literary and cinematic history. The work continues to be recognized for its incisive portrayal of contemporary life and its enduring relevance. Overall, "Contempt" exemplifies Moravia’s mastery in blending psychological insight with social critique, making it a must-read for those interested in modern European literature and the intricacies of human emotion. Brand : New York Review Books Product Type : ABISBOOK Genre : Fiction Author : Alberto Moravia Binding : Paperback Language : English Publication Date : 2004 Series : New York Review Books Classics

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