Silk by alessandro baricco (book analysis)

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Unlock the more straightforward side of Silk with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of Silk by Alessandro Baricco, which tells the story of Hervé Joncour, a French silkworm merchant during the 19th century. Following an epidemic which infects silkworm eggs across the world, he is forced to travel to Japan to continue his trade. He meets a woman there that fascinates him, and he returns numerous times to try and see her, desperate to discover her identity. Silk was an immediate bestseller in Italy, where it has sold over 300,000 copies to date. The novel has been translated into 27 languages, and has won admirers all over the world thanks to its compelling historical plot and delicate, poetic writing style. Alessandro Baricco is an Italian writer, composer and filmmaker. He has written a number of novels, is a contributor to the Italian daily newspaper La Repubblica and teaches at the Scuola Holden, a school of narrative techniques that he cofounded in 1993. Find out everything you need to know about Silk in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: - A complete plot summary - Character studies - Key themes and symbols - Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

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	PAPIER	NUMERIQUE
Éditeur(s)	50 Minutes
Auteur(s)	Bright Summaries
Collection	Bright summaries
Parution	09/11/2016	09/11/2016
Nb. de pages	24	21
Format	12 x 18	-
Couverture	Broché	-
Poids	35g	-
Contenu	-	ePub
EAN13	9782806290472	9782806287908