When James Baldwin handed over the manuscript of Giovanni's room In 1956, his editor recommended that he burn it. The story of a love triangle between two men in bohemian Paris in the 1950s broke too many taboos for American society at the time. Baldwin, a Black writer who dared to narrate the passion between two white men, turned the novel into a true literary landmark. Today, it is considered one of the fundamental works of queer literature and one of the great American novels of the 20th century.

The plot follows David, a young American searching for himself, who in Paris becomes engaged to Hella but finds himself irresistibly drawn to Giovanni, a magnetic and provocative Italian waiter. Between desire, secrecy, and fear, David faces an impossible choice: the security of a conventional life with Hella or the uncertainty of surrendering to passionate love with Giovanni. The choice will determine his destiny and lead to an unforgettable tragedy.

With intense and heartbreaking prose, Baldwin explores identity, desire, and social oppression in an essential novel that continues to resonate with generations of readers.

Book details:

• Title: Giovanni's Room

• Original title: Giovanni's Room

• Author: James Baldwin

• Translation: Jacobo Sucari

• Publisher: Sexto Piso

• Collection: Sixth Floor Narrative

• Language: Spanish

• EAN: 9788419261878

• Publication date: March 2024

• Paperback: 192 pages

• Dimensions: 15 x 23 cm