Bread and wine
By: translated from the Italian by Gwenda David and Eric Mosbacher.
Contributors: David, Gwenda, tr.; Mosbacher, Eric, 1903- joint tr.
Publisher: Harper & Brothers
Published: 1937
Place of publication: New York; London
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 319
Subjects: Italy -- Fiction
Genres: Fiction.
Description: In Ignazio Silone's "Bread and Wine," a young revolutionary, Pietro Spina, disguised as a priest, returns to his homeland of Abruzzo to organize the peasants against the fascist regime, exploring themes of faith, revolution, and the human spirit in a world on the brink of war. 
Key Aspects of the Novel:
Pietro Spina's Journey:
Pietro, a revolutionary, returns to Abruzzo after years in exile, seeking to incite a peasant rebellion against the fascist regime. 
The Fascist Regime:
The novel depicts the brutality and lies of the fascist state, highlighting its use of force and manipulation. 
Faith and Revolution:
Pietro's disguise as a priest, Don Paolo Spada, allows him to interact with the people and explore the complexities of faith and revolution. 
The Peasant Life:
The novel offers a portrayal of the lives of the peasants in Abruzzo, their struggles, and their potential for resistance. 
Themes of Humanity:
"Bread and Wine" examines the human condition, exploring themes of goodness, morality, and the search for meaning in a world on the brink of war. 
Abruzzo Trilogy:
Bread and Wine is the second novel in Silone's celebrated Abruzzo Trilogy.
Notes: The original Italian version of this book, entitled "Pane e vino", has never been published.
"First edition."