#2484

Mentioned in 14 episodes

The leopard

Book • 1958

Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa

The Leopard, originally titled 'Il Gattopardo', is a novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa that explores the transformation of Sicilian society during the Italian unification in the 19th century.

The story centers around Don Fabrizio, the Prince of Salina, who represents the old feudal order and witnesses the transition of power from the aristocracy to the new bourgeois class.

The novel is set against the backdrop of Giuseppe Garibaldi's invasion of Sicily and the subsequent unification of Italy.

It is known for its vivid descriptions of Sicilian life, its complex characters, and its exploration of themes such as mortality, change, and the decline of the aristocracy.

Mentioned by

Nancy McWilliams

Rachel Sylvester

Anatole Kaletsky

Mentioned in 14 episodes

Recommended by

Nancy McWilliams

as a good resource for understanding Machiavelli's work.

Dark Triad Personality Traits: How Psychopathy, Narcissism, and Machiavellianism Impact Our Cultures & Social Systems | RR 19

Mentioned by

Douglas Murray

as one of the two greatest novels of the 20th century.

#296 – Douglas Murray: Racism, Marxism, and the War on the West

Mentioned by

Rod Dreher

as a novel of 19th century Sicily about a prince trying to hold on to what he has.

Tyranny and the Post-Christian West (Rod Dreher) | Ep. 532

Referenced by

Evan Allen

as an example of an excellent screenplay.

MrBallen and the Art of Storytelling

Mentioned by

Ian Morris

when discussing the need for transformative technology to maintain stability.

#168 – Ian Morris on whether deep history says we're heading for an intelligence explosion

Mentioned by

Douglas Murray

as one of two essential novels of the 20th century.

Ep 193: Douglas Murray on Israel’s War and its Global Consequences

Mentioned by

Anatole Kaletsky

as a famous Italian novel with a quote about transformation.

Is the global economy about to change forever?

Recommended by

Yascha Mounk

as a novel that resonates with the rapid development of China.

Yascha Mounk on China and Western Liberalism

Mentioned by

Curtis Yarvin

in comparing right-wing figures to the Sicilian aristocrat character in his novel.

The Machiavellians: Defenders of Freedom. Curtis Yarvin & Keith Knight

Mentioned by

Thomas Banks

who would include this book in his list of books to read before you die.

Episode 283: Catching Up with Jason Baxter – Dante, Teacher as Translator, Learning to Read Poetry, and Hot Takes

Mentioned by

Rachel Sylvester

, referencing a quote from Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa's novel on change and continuity.

William: The reluctant prince

Wspomniany przez Jarosława Mikołajewskiego w kontekście mądrości sycylijskich starców i cytatu z „Lamparda”.

Raport o książkach – „Sztuka wywiadu” Jarosław Mikołajewski

Mentioned by

Oli Dugmore

as the source of the motto in the palace: 'If we want things to stay as they are, they will have to change'.

Abolish the rotten monarchy

Recommended by

Stephen Riggio

as one of the greatest novels ever written, covering the Risorgimento period in Sicily.

348. Family History and the Search for Meaning with Stephen Riggio

Mentioned by

Rory Stewart

after recommending a biography of the author.

49. Queen Elizabeth II, Ukrainian counter-attacks, and Sweden

Mentioned by

Miri AF

as a potential safe read, a great work of 20th-century Italian fiction.

Mentionné par Frédéric comme une mini-série italienne teasée par Netflix.

Netflix dans l'Amérique de Trump (#99 - Février 2025)

Mentioned by John Powers as an Italian novel containing an exquisitely cynical line.

'Nickel Boys' Director RaMell Ross Makes The Camera 'An Organ'

Mentioned by

Robert Dreesen

as a book he rereads.

S4E33 The World of Academic Publishing: A Conversation with Robert Dreesen

Mentioned by

Stephen Riggio

in the context of comparing the historical backdrop of 'The Sicilian Avengers' to another novel set in Sicily.

Stephen Riggio- The Tale of the Beati Paoli

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!

App store banner

Play store banner