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I feel like I am beginning to say this every week, but the authors of these books seem to have an almost sneaky way of illustrating and wrapping their worlds around you to keep you engaged and invested in their stories. I feel like throughout different languages and varying subjects, romance authors have an extraordinary … Continue reading Thoughts on Agostino read full post >>

The question I have for people is what role do you think class plays in the novel, what are your thoughts on what it means that Agostino the rich boy gets changed and loses his innocence via the poor boys read full post >>

I thought I was the only one that thought of Freud when reading this short novel but after reading a few other blog posts, I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one. I’ll start off with my initial thoughts of the book. I like to go into some reads without knowing what to expect […] read full post >>

Hey everyone, I hope you are all doing well this week! I have just finished reading “Agostino” by Alberto Moravia, and it was different. Compared to some of the other lengthier novels we’ve read it was for sure easier to follow and had a pretty simple storyline. Regardless, there was an in-depth story with a […] read full post >>

The novel “Agostino” chronicles the journey of its title character, a young child approaching adolescence, navigating through the turbulent waters of emerging sexuality and self-discovery. Moravia portrays Agostino’s path with sensitivity and nuance, skillfully capturing the essence of youth. At first, I thought the novel would be about coming of age, a charming summer romance, or something […] read full post >>

This week’s reading was called ‘Nada’ by Carmen Laforet and is set in Barcelona, Spain.  The story follows a young girl named Andrea as she navigates her new life in Barcelona after moving from a much smaller community. Personally, I was quite torn over what my opinion of this book is because on the one […] read full post >>

     Hi again, everyone! This week, I chose to read the book Agostino by Alberto Moravia. This novel was interesting, and I was weirded out at the start of the book. I found myself interested in the narrative and the character devel... read full post >>

     Hi again, everyone! This week, I chose to read the book Agostino by Alberto Moravia. This novel was interesting, and I was weirded out at the start of the book. I found myself interested in the narrative and the character devel... read full post >>

 This week we read “Agostino” by Alberto Moravia. This book was definitely the easiest to follow out of the books I have read so far. When I began reading, I thought that I would end up liking it more than last weeks reading (The Shrouded Woman) b... read full post >>

 This week we read “Agostino” by Alberto Moravia. This book was definitely the easiest to follow out of the books I have read so far. When I began reading, I thought that I would end up liking it more than last weeks reading (The Shrouded Woman) b... read full post >>

“I’m going to read this book” (92)   This is a line I muttered to myself often while reading this book, almost as a chant to regain the energy to continue on even after cringing from disturbing line after disturbing line. That said, this was still one of the most enjoyable reads in my opinion… oddly […] read full post >>

The journey from youth to adulthood, from innocence to knowledge is prevalent throughout this book. The emotional breakthroughs of the protagonists are as unsettling as they are intriguing, especially his feelings contradicting societal norms as he has inappropriate feelings for his mother. Set in an Italian summer, Agostino explores his sexuality by trying to navigate […] read full post >>

Hello again. I’m back to comment on this week’s book, Agostino by Alberto Moravia. This was probably my favourite book that I’ve read thus far in the course. I found it very easy to follow, especially compared to last week’s book, Shrouded Woman by Bombal. However, several parts made me feel uneasy, specifically, how Agostino’s […] read full post >>

Entering Carmen Laforet’s “Nada,” one goes on a moving adventure with Andrea, a character whose story goes beyond fiction to touch our humanity. Set in post-Civil War Spain, Andrea’s story delves into the landscapes of resilience and the desire for identity, going beyond a simple recounting of historical events. Her struggles to find her place […] read full post >>

 This week's book was Agostino, and wow, yet another boy with mommy issues. Like many of you, I have also made a connection between Proust’s Combray and Agostino. The book definitely made me think of Combray and the relationship between Proust and... read full post >>