Description
Kaputt by Curzio Malaparte is a powerful and haunting novel that provides a personal and brutal account of the horrors of World War II, particularly from the perspective of the author, who was an eyewitness to the devastation. Written in 1944, the novel is a blend of memoir, reportage, and fiction, offering a raw and unflinching look at the atrocities of the war and the collapse of European civilization. Set against the backdrop of the war’s destruction, Kaputt explores the moral and physical decay of both the conquerors and the conquered. Malaparte, an Italian journalist and writer, traveled through the war-torn regions of Eastern Europe, particularly the areas affected by Nazi occupation, and his experiences form the basis of the novel. The narrative is fragmented, nonlinear, and often surreal, reflecting the chaos and confusion of war.
- Pages: 536
- Genre: Autobiography
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- ISBN: 9789642092260
- Persian Title: کتاب قربانی اثر کورتزیو مالاپارته