Publisher's Synopsis
As A Man Grows Older is a novel written by the Italian author Italo Svevo. The book tells the story of Emilio Brentani, a struggling writer in his forties who is experiencing a midlife crisis. Emilio is married to a woman he no longer loves and is infatuated with a young woman named Angiolina. Despite his best efforts, Emilio cannot seem to break free from his mundane existence and pursue his dreams.As the story progresses, Emilio's relationships with both his wife and Angiolina become more complicated. He begins to question his own desires and motivations, and wonders if he is capable of achieving true happiness. The novel explores themes of love, aging, and the search for meaning in life.Svevo's writing style is known for its psychological depth and introspection, and As A Man Grows Older is no exception. The book is a poignant and thought-provoking examination of the human condition, and has been praised for its insight into the complexities of relationships and the challenges of growing older.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.