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Can I read The straw obelisk : a World War II novel on EtoBox?
The straw obelisk : a World War II novel by Adolph Caso is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The straw obelisk : a World War II novel about?
This strange antiwar novel is set in post-World War II Italy where Samuele, a young soldier ill with consumption, returns to his village much changed by the horrors he witnessed in battle. Always hot tempered, he is now more accepting of human foibles. This contrasts sharply with the often harsh traditions of the village. A young married woman pays with her life for a momentary indiscretion, and many feel her murder justified. Not Samuele, who tracks down the killer, who happens to be her husban
Who reads The straw obelisk : a World War II novel?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Adolph Caso
- Publisher
- Branden Publishing Company
- Published
- 1995
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780828320054
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humanities
- Rating
- 5 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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