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Zeno's Conscience

Michael Hoffman, Beryl de Zoete, William Weaver, Claudio Carini, Italo Svevo
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Zeno's Conscience

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Michael Hoffman, Beryl de Zoete, William Weaver, Claudio Carini, Italo Svevo

Zeno's Conscience

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

437

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Trieste, Italy • Early 1900s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Zeno's Conscience, authored by Italo Svevo and translated by Michael Hoffman, Beryl de Zoete, William Weaver, and Claudio Carini, is a modernist novel detailing the introspective journey of Zeno Cosini. Through a series of reflections and therapy sessions, Zeno explores his personal habits, relationships, and struggles with addiction in early 20th-century Trieste.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

28,786 ratings

64%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Zeno's Conscience by Italo Svevo, translated by Michael Hoffman, Beryl de Zoete, William Weaver, and Claudio Carini, is praised for its psychological depth and humor. Critics highlight its engaging characterization and introspective narrative but note its challenging pacing. The translation's quality varies, affecting the novel's consistency. Overall, it's a profound and thought-provoking read.

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Who Should Read Zeno's Conscience?

A reader who enjoys deep introspection and the exploration of the human psyche will appreciate Zeno's Conscience. Fans of Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time or James Joyce's Ulysses will find the novel's intricate narrative and psychological depth compelling. It is perfect for those interested in existential themes and early 20th-century literature.

4.0

28,786 ratings

64%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

437

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Trieste, Italy • Early 1900s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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