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Reviewed on December 15, 2006
In this brief novel, celebrated Italian novelist Moravia (The Conformist ) probes many issues, including literary inspiration, the effect of a muse on both creativity and self-discovery, and the possibilities of platonic and conjugal love. Silvio Baldeschi is a wealthy man with a beautiful young wife named Leda. A successful critic, Sil...Log In or Sign Up to Read More