Visiting Cesare Pavese's childhood home in San Stefano Belbo
Cesare Pavese (1908-1950) returned to his native village of San Stefano Belbo when overcome by nameless melancholy. Located in the hills of the Langhe near Turin, his small house filled with books is now open to visitors. One can walk his favorite paths and drink wine from the intense Piedmont region. In Pavese's work, the hills are a source of rootedness and mythology.
Key facts
- Cesare Pavese lived from 1908 to 1950
- He returned to San Stefano Belbo when melancholic
- His childhood home is in the Langhe hills near Turin
- The house is filled with books and open to visitors
- Visitors can walk his favorite paths
- Visitors can drink local Piedmont wine
- The hills in his work symbolize rootedness and mythology
Entities
Artists
- Cesare Pavese
Locations
- San Stefano Belbo
- Langhe
- Turin
- Piedmont
Sources
- artpress —