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by Elio Vittorini Translated by A. Bower Original title: Il garofano rosso
The desire to be grown up, to move into adulthood with all its rites and rhythms is what inspires Alessio Mainardi, the main protagonist of this story about achieving political and human maturity in the early years of Fascism. Alessio’s education sentimentale starts with Giovanna, (more...)