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Emmaus

by Alessandro Baricco

In a society marked by sharp divisions between secular and religious life, wealth and poverty, and those deemed capable of destiny and those who are not, four young men from proud but struggling families pursue a hyper‑sexual woman named Andre. Their journey from adolescence to adulthood is shaped by a series of exploits, crises, sexual awakenings, and deep depressions, blending naivety with fatalism. The novel portrays the dangers and uncertainties that accompany youth and faith.

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