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An Absurd Vice: A Biography of Cesare PaveseAn Absurd Vice, the critical biography of Cesare Pavese by his friend and fellow writer Davide Lajolo, has been celebrated in Italy since its publication there in 1960. With well balanced affection and blame, it presents a portrait of the prize winning author of the House on the Hill, Work Wearies and other books of fiction and poetry, dedicated editor at the Einaudi Publishing House, and renowned translator of such classics as David Copperfield and
An Absurd Vice, the critical biography of Cesare Pavese by his friend and fellow-writer Davide Lajolo, has been celebrated in Italy since its publication there in 1960. With well-balanced affection and blame, it presents a portrait of the prize-winning author of the House on the Hill, Work Wearies and other books of fiction and poetry, dedicated editor at the Einaudi Publishing House, and renowned translator of such classics as David Copperfield and Moby-Dick, who was yet unable to shake what he ruefully called his "absurd vice"- a lifelong obsession with suicide. "Mine would be a biography to be written with a scalpel," Pavese once told Lajolo, "I am made up of too many parts that do not blend." Born in rural Piedmont in 1908, Pavese returned, throughout his working life in the city of Turin, to his native hills for solace and inspiration. His friends and admirers included the great Italian literati of the day, yet he remained a lonely man who, after losing his first love, never made his peace with womankind. Several of his friends lost their lives in World War II and the Italian civil war of resistance, and Pavese himself spent a year in exile. But in 1950, having survived the Fascist era, believing Communism to offer hope for his country's future, and at the height of his fame, he nevertheless took his own life. Translated and edited with an introduction by Mario and Mark Pietralunga.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Published: 04/17/1983
ISBN: 9780811208512
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 7.93h x 5.21w x 0.72d
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Dog toy that lasts.
Size: 5 Pack
I've got a heavy chewer on my hands, so I've basically thrown money away on countless "durable" toys that get shredded in minutes. I was skeptical about these, but the "no stuffing" design caught my eye—at least there wouldn't be fluff all over my living room!
I'm happy to report that these have actually lasted! My dog loves shaking them around and making them squeak.
The crinkle sound is a huge bonus; it really keeps him engaged.
The fact that they're lightweight makes them perfect for a game of fetch, and my dog can easily carry them around.
For the price, getting a whole bundle of these is a great deal. If you're tired of cleaning up toy stuffing, I'd definitely recommend giving these a try.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Not for aggressive dogs but no stuffing is super!
Size: 5 Pack
I've bought these several times but have the attitude that toys are disposable. One of my hounds will drop right through then to pull out the squeaker before losing interest. My other hound wants to love them. Glad there is no stuffing to get all over the house but they will tear quickly.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2026
★★★★★ 5
worth the price !
Size: 5 Pack, Size: 5 Pack
Best toys for our livestock puppies since they have been getting into our outdoor things which isn’t their faults but i figure I would get these small squeaky animals toys and they are obsessed and love playing tug a war with them! They’re super soft, the quality is amazing cause these puppies are tough chew monsters, love the squeaky sound it makes and the patting are suitable as well! Definitely recommend this especially for the price and how fast shipping was !
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Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Solid dog toys HOWEVER...
Size: 5 Pack
Got these toys for our collie-retriever. He loves them and plays with them a lot and will even get them out in the middle of the night to play with them. Since there's no stuffing you can't throw them very far but they are good for tug-of-war and really soft. The one downside, while they techically are durable and hold up to rigorous chewing, they are not impervious as our little man finally disembowled Mr. Lion after a few months of playing with him. (Serated the lining with his teeth.) Still highly recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Not very durable
Size: 5 Pack
They’re a great toy for the dog. However, if the dog is bigger, they are very easily destroyed.
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