“Quella sera, la sua faccia e i suoi pochi capelli erano come frustati da un colpo di vento. Aveva occhi spaventati, risoluti e allegri; gli vidi, due o tre volte nella vita, quegli occhi. Erano gli occhi che aveva quando aiutava una persona a scappare, quando c’era un pericolo e qualcuno da portare in salvo.”
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Natalia Ginzburg was an Italian author known for her delicate psychological portrayals and profound social insights. Her works often focus on family and personal relationships, reflecting the changes in Italian society. She was born on July 14, 1916, and died on October 7, 1991. more
“What I fear is not the enemy’s strategy but our own mistakes.”