Plot summary, “Fontamara” by Ignazio Silone in 5 Minutes - Book Review VIDEO
Fontamara (1933) by Ignazio Silone is a political novel set in a poor southern Italian village, where peasants (the Fontamaresi) struggle against exploitation by fascist authorities and local elites. Through deception, repression, and violence—including the theft of land, rigged laws, and brutal attacks—the villagers gradually awaken to the reality of fascism. Centered on Berardo Viola’s tragic fate and ultimate sacrifice, the novel portrays how ordinary people developed solidarity and political consciousness, highlighting both the human cost of oppression and the moral necessity of resistance.
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