The Italian Teacher

Name: The Italian Teacher
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925498219
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By Tom Rachman

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The Italian Teacher by Tom Rachman follows the life of Pinch, the son of a charismatic but self-absorbed painter, Bear Bavinsky. Set against the backdrop of the art world spanning several decades, the novel explores Pinch's struggle with his identity and ambition under his father's looming shadow. With themes of family dynamics, art, and personal growth, it delves into how the desire for greatness can shape and define a life.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories about complex family relationships and the intricacies of the art world. Follow the emotional journey of a son striving for his father's approval, which is both poignant and nuanced. It's perfect for fans of character-driven narratives with a touch of humour and insight.

The Italian Teacher

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Conceived while his larger-than-life father, Bear Bavinsky, cavorted around Rome in the 1950s, the young Pinch learns that his father's genius trumps everything else. After Bear abandons his family, Pinch strives to make himself worthy—first as a painter, and then as his father's biographer, before settling, disillusioned, into a job teaching Italian in London.

And when Bear dies, Pinch hatches a scheme to secure his father's legacy.

What makes an artist? With his signature compassion and humour, Tom Rachman conjures a life lived in the shadow of greatness. The Italian Teacher is a masterly novel about a son striving to make his own mark on the world.

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Tom Rachman's The Italian Teacher has been praised for its engaging and emotionally resonant narrative that intertwines themes of art, family, and authenticity. Critics laud the novel for its vivid portrayal of artistic worlds and the complex dynamics of a father-son relationship. The book is recognised for its humour, tenderness, and unexpected turns, and it stands as an insightful exploration of personal identity amidst the shadows of artistic genius.

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ISBN: 9781925498219

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 April 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Born in London and raised in Vancouver, Tom Rachman studied cinema at the University of Toronto and journalism at Columbia University in New York. His novels, all published by Text, include the bestselling The Imperfectionists, The Rise and Fall of Great Powers and Basket of Deplorables. He lives in London.

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