The Leopard

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by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa

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Could a young teen read this? What would it Be rated as a film?
Piotr Oh, there is a movie, by Visconti, rated PG. There is nothing graphic or inappropriate in the book, but it's difficult. A melancholic tale about a tra…moreOh, there is a movie, by Visconti, rated PG. There is nothing graphic or inappropriate in the book, but it's difficult. A melancholic tale about a transitional period in history. If a teenager wants to read it, my congratulations, it's a kind of classic that deserves to be widely known :)(less)
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Is it relevant to today?
Larrry G Is today relevant to it?
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This noble book is from another era from the way I experienced Sicily. Any Thoughts?
Regina Merwin Aha! Isn't that the point? The Prince is acutely aware that the monarchy's days are numbered, and so his way of life, which is already getting a littl…moreAha! Isn't that the point? The Prince is acutely aware that the monarchy's days are numbered, and so his way of life, which is already getting a little tarnished compared to his memories. The conversations between him Angelica's merchant class father are fascinating, and so are two gentlemens' reflections on these conversations.(less)
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