How did the author decide to portray the post-war Italian setting so vividly?
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Death in August

Death in August
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How did the author decide to portray the post-war Italian setting so vividly?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the morally ambiguous choices of the characters?
What drew the author to focus on the character of Inspector Bordelli for this story?