Captain Corelli's Mandolin

Interesting Facts

• The novel is set on the Greek island of Cephalonia during World War II.
• The main character, Captain Antonio Corelli, is an Italian officer who falls in love with a local girl, Pelagia.
• The book explores themes of love, war, and cultural differences, showing how war affects the lives of ordinary people.
• The novel is based on real historical events, including the occupation of Greece by Italian and German forces.
• Music plays an important role in the book, especially the mandolin, which Captain Corelli plays.
• The book was adapted into a film in 2001, starring Nicolas Cage and Penélope Cruz.