“I was happy enough; I knew that during the night the whole city might go up in flames and all its people be killed, but the ravines, houses, and footpaths would wake in the morning calm and unchanged.”
Quote by Cesare Pavese
Work
Selected Works: Translated from the Italian and with an Introd. by R. W. Flint
This book is a compilation of Italian literary works that have been translated into English. The compilation is accompanied by an introduction written by R. W. Flint, providing context and insight into the translated texts. more
Author
Cesare Pavese
Cesare Pavese, an Italian poet, was born on September 9, 1908, and died on August 27, 1950. His poetry is deeply influenced by the Italian literary tradition and blends modernist styles. more
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