The Devil in the Hills (Peter Owen Modern Classic)

By Cesare Pavese

Book Overview

Set amongst the hills, vineyards, and villages of Piedmont, this tale centers on three young men as they spend what is seemingly their last free summer talking, drinking, and enjoying life. Fascinated with their wealthy acquaintance, Poli, they soon find themselves embedded in his world--his cocaine addiction, his blasphemy, and his corrupt circle of friends.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0720611180
• ISBN13: 9780720611182
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.5" x 0.6" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

An Italian F. Scott Fitzgerald

Marvelous, sensuous novel which brings to mind nothing so much as an Italian F. Scott Fitzgerald at the top of his form. Achingly romantic, lushly cinematic and beautiful. One of my favorite writers of this century.