Beskrivelse
Set in Rome during 1955, The Italian Teacher follows the story of Bear Bavinsky, a dominant figure in the art world, and his son Pinch, who struggles to live up to his father's towering legacy. This novel explores the complex relationships within an artistic family and the challenges of creative identity.
A compelling exploration of art, family, and the quest for greatness.
In a grand villa in Rome, artists and socialites gather for a photograph that captures Bear Bavinsky at the center, the revered creator of bold, muscular canvases. His wife Natalie quietly steps away from the frame, while their young son Pinch watches from the sidelines, torn between admiration and fear.
After Bear abandons the family, Pinch continues to idolize him despite the distance, while Natalie confronts her own battles within the art world. Pinch’s attempts to follow in his father's footsteps are fraught with difficulty, as he wrestles with his own vulnerabilities and the weight of expectations.
Through a career marked by compromises and unexpected choices, Pinch ultimately forges a surprising form of rebellion that leaves a lasting impact on the Bavinsky legacy. Tom Rachman’s The Italian Teacher offers a richly nuanced look at the nature of artistry, blending humor and humanity to question what it truly means to be great.
Yderligere information
| Forfatter(e) | Tom Rachman |
|---|---|
| Kategori | Bøger |
| Genre(r) | Skønlitteratur |
| Forlag | Riverrun |
| Udgivelsesdato | Er udgivet |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| ISBN-13 | 9781786482600 |
| ISBN-10 | 1786482606 |
| Sidetal | 384 |
| Tags | The Italian Teacher, Bøger, Bog |
| GPSR | Produktsikkerhed |
