David Is a Greek Name

David Is a Greek Name

by Stephen John

440 pages· 2008· ISBN 9780595489732

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THIS IS STEPHEN'S STORY... A story of a boy growing up who is not afraid to love boys but who is also beginning to discover girls. Opportunities for adventures abound and are grasped with both hands - sailing in the Irish Sea - climbing mountains and saving maidens - playing cricket for Ireland - fighting French boys at a truly hilarious tennis tournament - student jobs in East Anglia - teaching tragic young Corbin to live and love again - London in the swinging sixties - the nudist and gay beaches of Mykonos; and there there is another David, a black boy who has been kidnapped by a sadistic pederast. He is duly liberated and his abuser humiliated. Then there are girls, nice Australian ones...

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    How does Stephen’s early acceptance of his attraction to boys shape his overall view of the world and his sense of self compared to the societal norms of his time?

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    In what ways do the contrasting settings—from the rugged outdoors of sailing and mountain climbing to the vibrant energy of swinging sixties London—reflect Stephen’s internal growth and desire for adventure?

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    The description highlights a wide array of escapades, from playing cricket to rescuing a kidnapped boy in a dramatic liberation. How do these high-stakes moments balance with the more grounded, everyday experiences of youth and young adulthood in the narrative?

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