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Discover the gripping narrative of *The Catholic School*, a powerful novel by Edoardo Albinati that explores the dark corners of masculinity, power, and societal structures in modern Italy. Now a major Netflix film, this compelling story revolves around a horrific event—the Circeo massacre of 1975—where three affluent ex-students from Rome's prestigious all-boys Catholic high school, San Leone Magno, commit unspeakable acts of violence. Albinati's in-depth storytelling captures the essence of teenage life intertwined with the menacing backdrop of privilege and the consequences of unchecked masculinity. This trade paperback edition, released in 2019, spans 1,280 pages of thought-provoking literature that examines the intersection of sex, power, and moral decay, making it a profoundly significant read for fans of contemporary fiction and social commentary. Perfect for book clubs or personal libraries, *The Catholic School* unveils the complex relationship between education and personal responsibility while highlighting the pressing themes of gender dynamics and societal expectations in Italy's affluent classes. With free shipping on this brand new edition, it's never been easier to dive into this landmark novel. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery; once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509856282
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 1280
Description:
Now a major film on Netflix
Edoardo Albinati’s The Catholic School creates a world: a world of power, sex, violence and the threat of masculinity, of the power wielded and misused by men.
To be born male is an incurable disease
In 1975, three young well-off men, former students at Rome’s prestigious all-boys Catholic high school San Leone Magno, brutally torture, rape, and murder two young women. The event, which comes to be known as the Circeo massacre, shocks and captivates all of Italy, exposing the violence and dark underbelly of the upper middle class at a moment when the traditional structures of family and religion are under threat.
Edoardo Albinati sets his novel in the halls and corridors of San Leone Magno in the late 1960s and the 1970s, exploring the intersection between the world of teenage boys and the structures of power in modern Italy. Along with indelible portraits of teachers and pupils – the charming Arbus, the literature teacher Cosmos, and his only Fascist friend, Max – Albinati’s novel also reflects on the legacy of abuse, the Italian bourgeoisie, and the relationship between sex, violence, and masculinity.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509856282
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 1280
Description:
Now a major film on Netflix
Edoardo Albinati’s The Catholic School creates a world: a world of power, sex, violence and the threat of masculinity, of the power wielded and misused by men.
To be born male is an incurable disease
In 1975, three young well-off men, former students at Rome’s prestigious all-boys Catholic high school San Leone Magno, brutally torture, rape, and murder two young women. The event, which comes to be known as the Circeo massacre, shocks and captivates all of Italy, exposing the violence and dark underbelly of the upper middle class at a moment when the traditional structures of family and religion are under threat.
Edoardo Albinati sets his novel in the halls and corridors of San Leone Magno in the late 1960s and the 1970s, exploring the intersection between the world of teenage boys and the structures of power in modern Italy. Along with indelible portraits of teachers and pupils – the charming Arbus, the literature teacher Cosmos, and his only Fascist friend, Max – Albinati’s novel also reflects on the legacy of abuse, the Italian bourgeoisie, and the relationship between sex, violence, and masculinity.