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Into The War

Into The War

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by Italo Calvino
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Set in Italy in the summer of 1940, this trio of stories explores the relationships between the different generations caught up in the war as well as Calvino's own experiences as a teenager. In the title story, 'Into the War', we are given an insight into what life was really like for those too young to be conscripted into Mussolini's army, while in 'The Avanguardisti in Menton', Calvino and his friends take a revealingly anti-climactic trip to the garrisoned French town of Menton, the sole Italian conquest of the early months of the conflict. The final story, 'UNPA Nights', is a touching, comic tale of friendship in a blackout, where the narrator's imagination wanders as he roams through the seedier parts of the darkened town instead of guarding the school buildings.

Into the War is Calvino at his autobiographical best, combining brilliantly recollected memory with compelling wit and perfect prose.

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ISBN13: 9780141193731
ISBN10: 0141193735
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication Year: 2011
Format: Paperback

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  • One Line Summary

    Autobiographical wartime tales blending humor and reflection.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're interested in personal histories that offer a mix of humor and poignant reflection, this book is a great choice. It vividly captures the innocence, confusion, and camaraderie of youth caught in wartime Italy, all told with Calvino's characteristic wit and storytelling finesse. Readers often find themselves drawn into the nostalgic yet honest portrayal of a past that feels both specific and universally relatable.
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