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Book Synopsis: This tale about seduction, obsession, family, and the confines of capitalism is one of director Pier Paolo Pasolini's most fascinating creations, based on his transcendent film of the same name. Theorem is the most enigmatic of Pier Paolo Pasolini’s four novels. The book started as a poem and took shape both as a work of fiction and a film, also called Theorem, released the same year. In short prose chapters interspersed with stark passages of poetry, Pasolini tells a story of transfiguration and trauma.To the suburban mansion of a prosperous Milanese businessman comes a mysterious and beautiful young man who invites himself to stay. From the beginning he exercises a strange fascination on the inhabitants of the house, and soon everyone, from the busy father to the frustrated mother, from the yearning daughter to the weak-willed son to the housemaid from the country, has fallen in love with him. Then, as mysteriously as he appeared, the infatuating young man departs. How will these people he has touched so deeply do without him? Is there a passage out of the spiritual desert of modern capitalism into a new awakening, both of the senses and of the soul? Only questions remain at the end of a book that is at once a bedroom comedy, a political novel, and a religious parable.
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Discover the captivating world of Theorem, an enthralling tale about seduction, obsession, and the confines of capitalism. Based on the transcendent film by director Pier Paolo Pasolini, this novel is a must-read for those seeking a truly fascinating and thought-provoking experience. Pasolini's unique storytelling transports you to a suburban mansion in Milan, where a mysterious and bewitching young man enters the lives of its inhabitants.
Intriguing from the first page to the last, Theorem weaves together prose and poetry to create a story of transfiguration and trauma. Each character who succumbs to the allure of the young man experiences a profound transformation, while Pasolini's stark and poetic passages add a touch of depth and richness to the narrative.
As the young man suddenly departs, leaving the deeply affected household behind, the question arises: how will they cope without him? Discover for yourself the intense emotional journey these characters embark upon, and explore the possibilities of finding awakening in the midst of the spiritual desert of modern capitalism.
Theorem is not only a mesmerizing bedroom comedy, it is also a powerful political novel and a thought-provoking religious parable. It challenges our perceptions and delves into the complexities of human desires and relationships. Prepare to be captivated by Pasolini's masterful storytelling and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition.
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