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Set in 1930s rural Italy, the narrative follows Damìn, a boy grappling with the complexities of adolescence after witnessing his mother with the local Fascist commandant. His conflicting emotions of pain and obsession lead him to isolate himself and focus on javelin throwing, where he initially finds success. However, his internal turmoil drives him to betray his friends, highlighting a tragic journey of erotic awakening amidst the oppressive atmosphere of Mussolini's regime. The story explores themes of confusion, anger, and the impact of political darkness on personal growth.
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The Javelin Thrower, Paolo Volponi
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2019
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- Titel
- The Javelin Thrower
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Paolo Volponi
- Verlag
- Seagull Books
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2019
- Einband
- Hardcover
- Seitenzahl
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780857425393
- Kategorie
- Belletristik
- Beschreibung
- Set in 1930s rural Italy, the narrative follows Damìn, a boy grappling with the complexities of adolescence after witnessing his mother with the local Fascist commandant. His conflicting emotions of pain and obsession lead him to isolate himself and focus on javelin throwing, where he initially finds success. However, his internal turmoil drives him to betray his friends, highlighting a tragic journey of erotic awakening amidst the oppressive atmosphere of Mussolini's regime. The story explores themes of confusion, anger, and the impact of political darkness on personal growth.