"The Garden of the Finzi-Continis" is a novel by Italian author Giorgio Bassani, published in 1962. Set in the 1930s in Ferrara, Italy, it tells the story of a wealthy Jewish family, the Finzi-Continis, who live in a secluded garden during the rise of fascism and anti-Semitism. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the impact of societal changes on personal lives. The novel was adapted into a film in 1970, directed by Vittorio De Sica. The film received critical acclaim and won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Both the book and the film highlight the tension between the characters' privileged lives and the harsh realities of their time.