{"product_id":"9780141198477","title":"The Art of Joy - Goliarda Sapienza","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis epic Sicilian novel, which begins in the year 1900 and follows its main character, Modesta, through nearly the entire span of the 20th century, is at once a coming-of-age novel, a tale of sexual adventure and discovery, a fictional autobiography, and a sketch of Italy's moral, political and social past. Born in a small Sicilian village and orphaned at age nine, Modesta spends her childhood in a convent raised by nuns. Through sheer cunning, she manages to escape, and eventually becomes a princess. Sensual, proud, and determined, Modesta wants to discover the infinite richness of life and sets about destroying all social barriers that impede her quest for the fulfilment of her desires. Translated by Anne Milano Appel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePages: 704\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bendico","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52191262966102,"sku":"9780141198477","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/8692\/8726\/files\/joy.jpg?v=1767276625","url":"https:\/\/www.bendico.co.uk\/products\/9780141198477","provider":"Bendico","version":"1.0","type":"link"}