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In Pelle, Curzio Malaparte offers an autobiographical glimpse into his experiences on the Western Front as an Italian liaison officer with the 5th Army during World War II. Written in a stark, observational style, the memoir captures the daily challenges, military hierarchies, and the complex relationship between Italian forces and their German allies. Drawing upon his frontline observations, Malaparte presents a vivid portrait of wartime Italy and the broader conflict that defined the era.
First publish date: 1952
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Curzio Malaparte
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