Godfather

Descriere

Tyrant, blackmailer, racketeer, murderer – his influence reaches every level of American society. Meet Don Corleone, a friendly man, a just man, a reasonable man. The deadliest lord of the Cosa Nostra. The Godfather.A modern masterpiece, The Godfather is a searing portrait of the 1940s criminal underworld. It is also the intimate story of the Corleone family, at once drawn together and ripped apart by its unique position at the core of the American Mafia. Mario Puzo’s compelling tale of blackmail, murder and family values is a true classic, and remains just as shocking fifty years after it was first published.This special anniversary edition is a must-have for admirers of the novel and essential reading for fans of the timeless film adaptations.

Despre autor

Mario Puzo

scriitor american · 1920–1999

Mario Gianluigi Puzo a fost un autor și scenarist italo-american, câștigător a două premii Oscar, cunoscut în special pentru romanele sale despre mafie, și în special pentru "Nașul" (1969), roman care l-a consacrat și pe care l-a adaptat cinematografic, într-o trilogie foarte apreciată de criticii de film, împreună cu Francis Ford Coppola.