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Agostino

Bildungsroman Italian 20TH Century Adolescence Moravia Awakening

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Alberto Moravia's 1944 Italian novella depicting thirteen-year-old Agostino's painful sexual and social awakening during a summer holiday on the Italian coast.

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Agostino ranks #46 of 60 in the Bildungsroman ranking, behind Wilhelm Meister's Journeyman Years, ahead of The Adolescent.

Respected Moravia novella, sharp adolescent awakening portrait; compact, uncomfortable subject limits broad popular appeal.

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How good is Agostino?
Agostino scores 7.75/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Bildungsroman category. Respected Moravia novella, sharp adolescent awakening portrait; compact, uncomfortable subject limits broad popular appeal.
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Is Agostino worth it in 2026?
With a score of 7.75/10, Agostino is a solid option in Bildungsroman. See all Bildungsroman ranked.

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