The Lion is a classic Italian novel written by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. This book tells the story of the Salina family, presented as a girl and several grandfathers, who observe the changes taking place in Sicily during the risky transition to unity. The book is based on the idea of conservative traditions, which are gradually losing their power in a changing world. "The Lion" is a huge epic masterpiece that still remains relevant in the light of modern challenges and transformations.