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Adam's Breed
Hardcover
General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025257167
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 418
Weight: 1.67
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Adam's Breed is a powerful and introspective novel that explores the spiritual awakening and existential struggle of its protagonist, Gian-Luca. Born into an Italian family in London, Gian-Luca is raised by his grandparents and eventually finds professional success as a waiter in a high-end restaurant. Despite his outward competence in the bustling world of London's hospitality scene, he remains haunted by a deep-seated sense of alienation and a longing for something beyond the material world.
The narrative delves into themes of identity, heritage, and the search for divinity amidst the mundane. As Gian-Luca's dissatisfaction with his life grows, his journey evolves from a social observation of the immigrant experience into a profound psychological and mystical quest. The novel vividly depicts the sensory overload of the restaurant world contrasted with the stark, quiet isolation of the protagonist's inner life.
A recipient of prestigious literary awards, Adam's Breed stands as a significant work of early 20th-century fiction. It offers a sensitive and detailed portrait of a man's rejection of societal expectations in favor of a personal, ascetic path toward spiritual redemption. Radclyffe Hall's evocative prose and psychological depth make this a compelling study of the human soul in conflict with its environment.
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