This is a vintage Penguin Book edition of "The Moon and the Bonfire" by Cesare Pavese. This classic work was originally published in Italian as "La luna e i falò" in 1950. The English translation by Louise Sinclair was first published in 1952, with this specific Penguin Books edition published in 1963.
The book features the iconic orange Penguin Books design and is a paperback format. It was printed in Great Britain by Hazell Watson & Viney Ltd, Aylesbury, Bucks, and set in Linotype Baskerville. The copyright for Cesare Pavese's work is 1950. The back cover provides a synopsis of the novel, noting its setting in an Italian mountain village and exploring themes of land, labour, and existence. This listing includes one book as pictured.
Verified Specifications: Brand/Maker: Penguin Books Item Type: Book Era/Style: Vintage, Classic Penguin Orange Cover Material: Paper Author: Cesare Pavese Book Title: The Moon and the Bonfire Translator: Louise Sinclair Original Language: Italian Original Title: La luna e i falò Publication Year: 1963 (Penguin Edition) Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Country of Origin: Great Britain Format: Paperback Features: Translated from the Italian Included Components: One book