Set Me Free

Name: Set Me Free
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925498806
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The Story of How Shakespeare Saved A Life

By Salvatore Striano

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Summary

Set Me Free by Salvatore Striano offers a transformative tale set against the gritty backdrop of prison life. The protagonist discovers the redemptive power of literature and performance while participating in a theatre project. Through Shakespeare's works, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, ultimately finding new perspectives on freedom and redemption.
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Set Me Free

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You might enjoy this compelling story if you're interested in themes of redemption and personal transformation. The narrative interweaves elements of Italian culture and the passion for classical theatre, exploring how one can find freedom and purpose even in the most constrained circumstances. This book may appeal to those who appreciate character-driven tales that delve into the human psyche and reveal the potential for change.

A wonderfully affecting novel about crime, redemption, the Mafia and the power of Shakespeare to transform a person's life .

A wonderfully affecting novel about crime, redemption, the Mafia and the power of Shakespeare to transform a person?s life.

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SasO grew up in Naples. He never went to school, and instead grew up with street violence and bloodshed, becoming the leader of a gang of boys who became Camorristi by the age of fourteen. At the age of thirty, he was in prison, his life all but mapped out.

That's when Shakespeare steps in. At SasO's most hopeless point, he is persuaded to join the prison's drama troupe. In Shakespeare's Tempest, SasO stumbles upon what he needs to explain the world which has defined his own life.

Set Me Free is a story about betrayal, forgiveness and, above all, the transformative power of reading.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Set Me Free by Salvatore Striano is praised as an engaging and dynamic narrative about personal redemption and finding dignity. The character-driven story captivates readers with its transformative journey.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925498806

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Salvatore Striano was born in 1972 in Naples. During a stint in prison, he discovered a love of reading and theatre. Striano is now a successful actor and has had a number of roles in cinema and TV, including Cesare deve morire, based on Shakespeare's Julius Caesar (Golden Bear at the Berlin Festival).