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Title: Moving and elegant
Review: The Leopard is proof that the classic 19th century approach to fiction remained potent long after it's supposed demise. Lampedusa's straighforward approach to his material creates a moving and graceful story of the decline of a family and, by extension, an entire world.The book has the feel of antique furniture -- solid, serious, elegant. It's not for everyone -- don't look for surprises or verbal gymnastics but rewards a reader who likes beautifully crafted, thoughtful prose.
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