by Margaret Mazzantini · DEBOLSILLO · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9788499085715
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«La palabra más hermosa» is the contemporary novel by Margaret Mazzantini, published by Debolsillo in paperback (528 pages, in Spanish).
A late-night call in Rome takes Gemma to Sarajevo, where years earlier she lived a love story amid war. There Pietro was born, now a teenager unaware of his origins. Mother and son traverse the besieged city, confront the secrets of the past, and find new words to make sense of their mistakes and bet on a fresh start.
Originally published in Italian as Venuto al mondo, it won the Campiello Prize. This edition belongs to the Best Seller collection; its film adaptation was titled Volver a nacer.
A novel for readers of contemporary fiction and family drama, with a historical backdrop of war, love, and second chances.
Margaret Mazzantini is an Italian-Irish writer and actress. She became a film, television and stage actor, but is best known as a writer. Mazzantini began her acting career in 1980, starring in the cult horror classic Antropophagus. She has also appeared on television and in the theatre. As a successful writer, her novels include Non ti muovere, which was adapted into the namesake film and is directed by her husband Sergio Castellitto and stars Penélope Cruz. Her career as a writer and actress has earned her several awards and nominations, including Campiello Awards, a Golden Ticket Award, and a Goya Award.
