The Peace Quaternity

by C.G. Matteini

Overview

The Peace Quaternity is two short stories and two poems about war and peace, hate and love, racism and humaneness, denial and self-awareness, "other" and Self, and the idea that there really is no other and no enemy.

The short story Lily was inspired by the book Strongmen, by Ruth Ben-Ghiat. The short story Bapu was inspired by The Life of Mahatma Gandhi, by Louis Fischer. Both stories were also inspired by A Farewell to Arms, by Ernest Hemingway, among other fiction and non-fiction written works and films.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940161098202
Publisher:	Christopher Matteini
Publication date:	06/08/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

C.G. Matteini has been unconditionally loved by his parents his entire life. He played sports, which taught him a lot. He became a psychology major in college, because he heard it was relatively easy. It was one of the best decisions of his life. At some point he developed a sense for the ineffable. Not long after that, he was introduced to the writings of C.G. Jung and a layperson's book on quantum physics. These works shaped his worldview a great deal. The two best things to ever happen to him were the births of his two sons. He finds it mind-blowing that one day he crossed paths with the woman who would become his wife and the mother of his children, when the day before they had no knowledge of the other's existence. He is forever grateful to the musicians, writers, actors, and filmmakers who have inspired him over the years and continue to inspire him.

Editorial Reviews

I loved both short stories. Regarding the WWII story, Lily, the character Marco-a child loyalist of Mussolini-makes this tale indelible. Marco's pride has become monstrous, to the point where he's scolding his mother, beating Jewish kids, and ultimately betraying his own sister. It seems absurd, and yet we know it is realistic, that this kind of insane behavior can happen. It's amazing that this author is able to write complete, highly impactful, unforgettable stories in under 3000 words.

David Aretha