Carnivorous Lamb
Carnivorous Lamb by Agustin Gomez-Arcos is a thought-provoking novel published by GMP in March 1986. This edition, available in English, spans 288 pages and presents a sharp and moving narrative set against the backdrop of Franco’s Spain. The story follows a young gay man, who refers to himself as the “carnivorous lamb,” navigating a challenging family dynamic marked by a mother’s disdain, a father’s indifference, and a brother’s affection.
Readers will find a blend of humor and poignancy as the protagonist grapples with his identity and societal expectations. The novel serves as an allegory of the struggles faced by LGBTQ+ individuals during a repressive era, exploring themes of coming of age and familial relationships. Originally written in French and recognized for its literary significance, this work is part of the Little Sister’s Classics series, which aims to highlight important gay and lesbian literature.
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The latest in the Little Sister’s Classics series resurrecting gay and lesbian literary gems: a viciously funny, shocking yet ultimately moving 1975 novel, an allegory of Franco’s Spain, about a young gay man (the self-described “carnivorous lamb”) coming of age with a mother who despises him, a father who ignores him, and a brother who loves him.
Author Agustin Gomez-Arcos left his native Spain for France in the 1960s to escape its censorship policies. “The Carnivorous Lamb,” originally written in French, won the Prix Hermes, and this, its 1984 English translation, was widely acclaimed.
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