Quisante by Antonio Hope (1978)

Name: Quisante
Author: Antonio Hope

Quisante is a novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the search for identity. The story follows the life of its protagonist, a young man named Quisante, as he navigates his way through a series of challenges and experiences that shape his understanding of himself and the world around him. Throughout the novel, Hope explores themes of love, loss, identity, and the human condition. Quisante's journey is one of self-discovery, as he grapples with his own desires, fears, and insecurities. The novel also touches on issues of race, class, and gender, providing a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of the social and cultural context in which Quisante lives. Overall, Quisante is a powerful and moving work of literature that offers a profound examination of the human experience. Its themes are universal, yet deeply personal, making it a compelling read for anyone looking to explore the complexities of life and the human condition.

By Antonio Hope · First published 1978 · Genre: Drama, Political Fiction, Romantic Fiction · 21 chapters · 114,125 words

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A shrunken sallow old lady, dressed in rusty ill-shaped black and adorned with an evidently false 'front' of fair hair, sat in a tiny flat whose windows overlooked Hyde Park from south to north. She was listening to a tall loose-built dark young man who walked restlessly about the little room as he jerked out his thoughts and challenged the expression of hers. She had known him since he was a baby, had brought him up from childhood, had always served him, always believed in him, never liked him, never offered her love nor conciliated his. His father even, her only brother Raphael Quisante, she had not loved; but she had respected Raphael. Alexander -- Sandro, as she alone of all the world called him -- she neither loved nor respected; him she only admired and believed in. He knew his aunt's feelings well enough; she was his ally, not his friend; kinship bound them, not affection; for his brain's sake and their common blood she was his servant, his heart she left alone.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Antonio Hope
Date: 1978 CE
Language: English
Genres: Drama, Political Fiction, Romantic Fiction, Psychological Fiction
Length: 114,125 words
Structure: 21 chapters, 1,795 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Drama — The book largely deals with personal struggles and relationships, which falls under the umbrella of the drama genre.
Political Fiction — One of the central themes of the book is politics, showing characters' political ambitions and operations.
Romantic Fiction — Romantic relationships and love affairs form a substantial part of the plot.
Psychological Fiction — The in-depth investigation into the characters' psychological states and developments throughout the book conforms to the psychological fiction genre.