Zeno's Conscience
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
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Novel • Fiction
Trieste, Italy • Early 1900s
2003
Adult
18+ years
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.
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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.
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.
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437
Novel • Fiction
Trieste, Italy • Early 1900s
2003
Adult
18+ years
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