Publisher's Synopsis
As A Man Grows Older is a novel written by Italian author Italo Svevo. Originally published in Italian in 1928, the novel follows the life of Emilio Brentani, a middle-aged man who is struggling to come to terms with his own mortality and the passing of time. Emilio is a writer who has had some success in his youth, but now finds himself struggling to write anything of significance. He is married to a much younger woman, but their marriage is strained and he begins to feel insecure about their relationship. As the novel progresses, Emilio becomes increasingly introspective and begins to question his own identity and purpose in life. He is haunted by memories of his past and the mistakes he has made, and he begins to see himself as a failure. Despite his struggles, Emilio is able to find some solace in his friendships with other writers and intellectuals. Through their conversations and debates, he is able to gain a new perspective on life and find a renewed sense of purpose. As A Man Grows Older is a poignant and introspective novel that explores the themes of aging, mortality, and the search for meaning in life. It is a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.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.