Description
In the heart of 1950s Paris, an American expatriate named David finds himself entangled in a passionate and forbidden love affair with Giovanni, a charismatic Italian barman. Their intense connection unfolds against the backdrop of bohemian nightlife, challenging David's deeply ingrained societal expectations and his own identity. As the pressures of his past and the expectations of his fiancée loom, David must confront the devastating consequences of his choices and the profound impact of his desires.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin UK
Published Oct 4, 2001
170 pages
ISBN: 9780141186351
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2007
160 pages
ISBN: 9780141032948
paperback
Dial Press, N.Y.
Published Jan 1, 1956
248 pages
ISBN: 0345806565
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Community Reviews(1)
James Baldwin's beautiful story about love, passion, and desire will haunt you; the final pages of <a href="https://wordery.com/giovannis-room-james-baldwin-9780141032948#oid=1159_1" target="new"><i>Giovanni's Room</i></a> broke my heart. This is the most convincing story of true love and heartbreak I have ever read. David - an American living in Paris while his girlfriend travels Europe - meets Giovanni in a bar, and so begins their doomed love affair.
Details
First Published
1956
Language
eng
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Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin.