Po tamburi is a novel written by the Italian author Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. It tells the story of a young man named Don Fabrizio Corbera, Prince of Salina, who witnesses the decline of the Sicilian aristocracy during the Risorgimento period in the 19th century.
The novel explores themes of change, tradition, and power as Don Fabrizio navigates through the changing political landscape of Sicily. He must come to terms with the loss of his family's influence and the rise of a new social order.
Po tamburi is considered a masterpiece of Italian literature and has been praised for its rich character development and evocative portrayal of Sicilian society. It offers a poignant reflection on the inevitability of change and the struggle for identity in a rapidly evolving world.