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Book Review of The Woman of Rome

The Woman of Rome
The Woman of Rome
Author: Alberto Moravia
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Hardcover


A 20th-century classic set in Rome during the height of Italian Fascism, "The Woman of Rome" tells the stories of Adriana, a young, regretful prostitute, and the men in her life. Moravia, whose works were censored by Mussolini, creates a biting and revealing portrait of Fascist Italy strong on the geography and flavor of Rome. Originally published in 1949.