BALDWIN, James
Giovanni’s Room

When David meets the sensual Giovanni in a bohemian bar, he is swept into a passionate love affair. But his girlfriend’s return to Paris destroys everything. Unable to admit to the truth, David pretends the liaison never happened – while Giovanni’s life descends into tragedy. [publisher's note]

Written in 1956, Giovanni's Room is the second novel by James Baldwin.

Published by Penguin, 2007
Literature