by Alessandro Baricco · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788817660594
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Silk is a novel by the Italian writer Alessandro Baricco, published in 1996. The story follows Hervé Joncour, a French silkworm egg merchant, on his travels to Japan in the 19th century. Through these journeys, he meets a mysterious woman and experiences a silent and profound love. The novel explores themes such as desire, distance, incommunication, and ephemeral beauty.
Alessandro Baricco is an Italian writer, director and performer. His novels have been translated into a number of languages.
