An unsentimental depictionof the poverty and chaos of life in the slums of 1950s postwar Rome, this novel follows Ricetto, an Italian youth, and his gang who survive by their wits, their cruelty, and their instincts for survival. Their lives are shaped by hunger, theft, betrayal, and prostitution, andthey celebrate their triumphs with brutal abandon and die bleak deaths. This harsh world is portrayed with an understanding that humanity and even humorcan existamidst a hard and amoral society. A novel thatcaused a scandal ...
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An unsentimental depictionof the poverty and chaos of life in the slums of 1950s postwar Rome, this novel follows Ricetto, an Italian youth, and his gang who survive by their wits, their cruelty, and their instincts for survival. Their lives are shaped by hunger, theft, betrayal, and prostitution, andthey celebrate their triumphs with brutal abandon and die bleak deaths. This harsh world is portrayed with an understanding that humanity and even humorcan existamidst a hard and amoral society. A novel thatcaused a scandal upon its first publicationmore than 50 years ago, this new translation eloquently captures the gritty Roman slang of the Italian original and tells a story that still resonates powerfully to this day."
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Very Good. 256p. A black cloth hardcover book in fine condition, though lacking the dustjacket. First edition of this English translation by Emile Capouya.
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Early 1968 Grove Hardcover edition, Hardcover copy is in good, solid, condition, DJ has some wear with cool cover art, unmarked text, a good copy. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.