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The first edition of the novel was published in 1923, and was written by italo svevo. Long hailed as a seminal work of modernism in the tradition of joyce and kafka, and now available in a supple new english translation, italo svevos charming and splendidly idiosyncratic novel conducts readers deep into one hilariously hyperactive and endlessly selfdeluding mind. A novel svevo, italo, weaver, william, hardwick, elizabeth on. I have just modified one external link on zeno s conscience. This article is within the scope of wikiproject novels, an attempt to build a comprehensive and detailed guide to novels, novellas, novelettes and short stories on wikipedia. The first edition of the novel was published in 1965, and was written by italo calvino.
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