Books like Contempt by Alberto Moravia
Alberto Moravia’s *Contempt*, first published in 1954, follows the disintegration of a once‑hopeful marriage between a celebrated screenwriter and his wife. Set against the cultural backdrop of post‑war Italy, the novel portrays the couple’s growing alienation, questioning the very nature of love and commitment. The prose reflects Moravia’s existential concerns, illustrating how personal ambitions and professional pressures collide with intimate relationships. *Contempt* gained wider recognition when it was adapted into the 1963 film *Le Mépris* by Jean‑Luc Godard, cementing its status as a significant study of marital conflict and the artist’s inner turmoil.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Alberto Moravia
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