Title: Pane e vino
First published: 1936
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.
Subjects: Italian fiction, Fiction, Novela italiana, Translations into English, Continental european fiction (fictional works by one author)
Places: Italy
Time periods: 20th century