What inspired the vivid depiction of rural Italy in Pavese's writing?
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The Devil in the Hills (Peter Owen Modern Classic)

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What inspired the vivid depiction of rural Italy in Pavese's writing?
Did anyone else feel a deep sense of melancholy when reading about the protagonist's coming of age?
How did the author decide to portray the internal struggles of the characters?