The General Interruptor
The General Interruptor by Alex Martin is a work of fiction published by Penguin in 1990. This new edition spans 174 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds through the hero’s diary, offering insights into the complex relationship between the British and Italians, as well as the often misguided efforts to bridge cultural divides.
Readers will encounter a series of adventures that include elements of sport, romance, and revelry, all experienced by an English teacher living in Italy. The story sheds light on the mutual passions that characterize both cultures, providing a unique perspective on their interactions. Through the lens of personal experiences, this book explores themes of understanding and connection amidst the backdrop of cross-cultural encounters.
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This story, winner of the Betty Trask Prize, sheds new light on the mutual passion of the British and Italians and on the often misguided attempts to understand each other as the hero’s diary spins tales of adventures – drunken, sporting and amorous – experienced as an English teacher in Italy.
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