Description
Little Caesar is a novel written by William R. Burnett, published in 1929. This book is one of the pioneering works in the crime and noir genre and is widely recognized as one of the first mafia novels. Burnett tells the story of Rico (Caesar) Bandello, also known as Little Caesar, who rises from a petty criminal to become one of the most dangerous and influential mafia leaders. The novel focuses on Rico's relentless ambition. Starting with small street crimes and thefts, he gradually climbs the ranks of the underworld, eventually achieving high positions within mafia groups. Rico is ruthless, immoral, and driven by ambition, with no limits to what he will do to gain power. In the end, through his violent crimes and inhumane decisions, Rico becomes a symbol of moral decay and corruption in society.
- Pages: 272
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- Genre: Thriller
- Persian Title: کتاب سزار کوچک اثر ویلیام رایلی برنت
- ISBN: 9786226388870
