The Leopard

"The Leopard" (Il Gattopardo), written by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, is a novel set in 19th-century Sicily. It tells the story of Prince Fabrizio Salina, a nobleman witnessing the decline of aristocracy amid social and political upheaval during Italy’s unification. Through rich language and vivid characters, the book explores themes of change, tradition, and the passage of time. It captures the fading world of old aristocrats as they confront the inevitable rise of new social structures, highlighting how personal and societal transformation are intertwined.