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Confessions of Zeno
Hardcover
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ISBN13: 9781025567976
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 424
Weight: 1.69
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Confessions of Zeno is a landmark of modernist literature, presenting the fictionalized memoirs of Zeno Cosini, a self-absorbed and neurotic businessman in Trieste. Written as a series of notes for his psychoanalyst, the narrative unfolds through Zeno's circular attempts to quit smoking, his complicated courtship of his wife, and his often-clumsy business ventures. The work is celebrated for its profound exploration of the human psyche, irony, and the inherent contradictions of the modern condition.
Italo Svevo employs a masterful use of the unreliable narrator, inviting readers into a world of rationalization and self-deception. As a seminal psychological novel, it captures the anxieties of the early 20th century while maintaining a darkly comedic tone. This masterpiece offers a deep dive into themes of health, illness, and the elusive nature of the self, cementing its place as a cornerstone of 20th-century fiction. Through its focus on internal dialogue and memory, the novel remains a vital exploration of the human impulse toward self-justification.
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