"A classic of gay literature"
First published in 1956 and recounting a tormented love affair in Paris between the American narrator, David, and Giovanni, an Italian bartender, this is a classic of gay literature. Unable to repress their impulses, they are tortured by their sexual identity and it's just such a raw, heart-breaking read because of it.
Beautifully written by Baldwin, the sense of shame and despair eeks out of every page and whilst it's a harrowing read at times, it's an important read and ultimately a hopeful one. Highly recommended.
Included in our '35 LGBTQ books to read this Pride Month and every month' Collection.
When David meets the sensual Giovanni in a bohemian bar, he is swept into a passionate love affair. But his girlfriend's return to Paris destroys everything. Unable to admit to the truth, David pretends the liaison never happened - while Giovanni's life descends into tragedy.
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When David meets the sensual Giovanni in a bohemian bar, he is swept into a passionate love affair. But his girlfriend's return to Paris destroys everything.
Giovanni's Room features in the following genres: General Fiction, Classic fiction: general and literary, Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Sharing Diverse Voices, Relating to LGBTQ+ people, Fiction, Relating to specific groups and cultures or social and cultural interests, Interest qualifiers, LGBTQ+ Fiction
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Giovanni's Room was written by James Baldwin and published by Penguin Classics an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd
Giovanni's Room has 149 pages
Yes it is part of Great Loves series
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