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. United by the theme of love, the writings in the Great Loves series span over two thousand years and vastly different worlds. Readers will be introduced to love’s endlessly fascinating possibilities and extremities: romantic love, platonic love, erotic love, gay love, virginal love, adulterous love, parental love, filial love, nostalgic love, unrequited love, illicit love, not to mention lost love, twisted and obsessional love …
Why You Should Read:
Explore the vast spectrum of love
: From romantic to platonic, erotic to unrequited, this series covers every imaginable form of love.
Gain historical perspective
: With writings spanning over two thousand years, you’ll see how love has evolved across different cultures and eras.
Delve into complex emotions
: Experience the depths of love’s possibilities and extremities, including lost and obsessional love.
Broaden your understanding
: Discover the nuances of love in its many forms, from familial to illicit.
Engage with timeless literature
: Immerse yourself in stories that have captivated readers for generations.