{"product_id":"confessions-of-zeno-paperback","title":"Confessions of Zeno - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eItalo Svevo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Confessions of Zeno\" is a landmark of modernist literature, presenting the fictionalized memoirs of Zeno Cosini, a self-absorbed and neurotic businessman in Trieste. Written as a series of notes for his psychoanalyst, the narrative unfolds through Zeno's circular attempts to quit smoking, his complicated courtship of his wife, and his often-clumsy business ventures. The work is celebrated for its profound exploration of the human psyche, irony, and the inherent contradictions of the modern condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eItalo Svevo employs a masterful use of the \u003cb\u003eunreliable narrator\u003c\/b\u003e, inviting readers into a world of rationalization and self-deception. As a seminal psychological novel, it captures the anxieties of the early 20th century while maintaining a darkly comedic tone. This masterpiece offers a deep dive into themes of health, illness, and the elusive nature of the self, cementing its place as a cornerstone of 20th-century fiction. Through its focus on internal dialogue and memory, the novel remains a vital exploration of the human impulse toward self-justification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 424\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.86 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 16, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53510245417267,"sku":"9781025572246","price":44.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/s_W39Fm_X49781025572246_31519329-93ce-4d54-8d9e-354dd9430146.webp?v=1781748701","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/confessions-of-zeno-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}