"Little Gems" adult book discussion: The Little World of Don Camillo by Giovanni Guareschi In-Person
Join the "Little Gems" adult book discussion of The Little World of Don Camillo by Giovanni Guareschi, a lightly comic novel which touches upon village dynamics in post-WWII Italy. The unconventional local priest Don Camillo and the Communist mayor Peppone trade verbal and physical jabs. They try to trick each other over trivial and significant disputes. They convey grudging and subtle respect for each other. Additional tender and humorous interactions involve communication between Christ to Don Camillo, with Christ encouraging Don Camillo to act in his better nature. The book was an international bestseller in the 1950s, and there were eventually 347 Don Camillo stories. Films were released in the 1950s & 1960s & 1980s.
Copies of the book are available at the Checkout Desk.