THE LANZIS I
The boundless shades of life
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"…a gentle breeze blew from the vineyard and the wide leaves rustled, danced and whispered unwritten songs. "I'm so happy when we are together," Roberto said suddenly. They seemed appropriate lyrics to add to the sound of nature."
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The Lanzis I, is the story of a courageous family. It takes you from the period that followed WWI, during the time of the rise of Fascism, up to and including WWII and the liberation of Italy by the Americans. This litterary novel bursts with reality; it is beautiful, painful and remorseless. Well known events are seen through new eyes, in an original and refreshingly appealing way. The story portrays 'real' people as they are seldom characterized in North American litterature.
The Lanzis, chronicles a proud family who resist the pressure of an autocratic Regime. It also depicts the poignant story of a young boy, sexually coming of age; his innocence set against the backdrop of the war.
About the Author
Giancarlo Gabbrielli was born in Florence, Italy, and later moved to Canada. He has written editorials and socio-political exerpts for Italo-Canadian newpapers and contributed essays published by the Leonardo Da Vinci Association. In addition to writing, he is also an accomplished painter and sculptor.
Giancarlo has now completed the sequels to the Lanzis (I-II-III) plus a love novel and is working on his fifth book.