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Giovanni's Room

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Pages
159
Langue
EN
ISBN
9780141186351
Temps de Lecture
~2h 47min

Giovanni's Room est un book de James Baldwin. Il compte 159 pages.

À propos de ce livre

Set against the backdrop of mid-century Paris, James Baldwin’s second novel examines the interior life of an American expatriate navigating desire, self-deception, and societal expectation. The narrative unfolds through a first-person confession as the protagonist recounts his entanglement with an Italian bartender, exploring how fear of public scrutiny and internalized shame can fracture personal identity. Baldwin’s prose dissects the tension between authentic connection and the performance of conventional social conformity, rendering the psychological cost of living in denial with unflinching clarity. Published in 1956, the work stands as a pioneering exploration of same-sex desire in American literature, arriving years before broader cultural conversations about sexuality gained momentum. Its enduring significance lies not only in its candid portrayal of queer experience but also in Baldwin’s examination of how external pressures shape private lives. The novel remains a foundational text for readers interested in the intersection of personal truth, cultural constraint, and human relationships.

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Giovanni's Room compte 159 pages.

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Set against the backdrop of mid-century Paris, James Baldwin’s second novel examines the interior life of an American expatriate navigating desire, self-deception, and societal expectation. The narrative unfolds through a first-person confession as the protagonist recounts his entanglement with an I...

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Giovanni's Room a été écrit par James Baldwin.