John Fante was an American novelist, short story writer and screenwriter of Italian descent. By far, his most popular novel is the semi-autobiographical Ask the Dust, the third book in what is now referred to as "The Saga of Arturo Bandini" or "The Bandini Quartet". Bandini served as his alter ego in a total of four novels: Wait Until Spring, Bandini (1938), The Road to Los Angeles (chronologically, this is the first novel Fante wrote but it was unpublished until 1985), Ask the Dust (...
Ask the dust
Ask the dust
Synopsis
Meet Arturo Bandini, a writer in 1930s Los Angeles, whose single published story fuels his ego while he struggles in a rundown hotel. His life takes a turn when he encounters Camilla Lopez, a local waitress, sparking a tumultuous love-hate relationship. As their connection deepens, it pulls them into a spiral of obsession and madness. This unsung American classic offers a raw yet tender look at human relationships and the pursuit of art.
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Arturo BandiniProtagonist
Camilla LopezSupporting
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Ask the DustPaperback, Nove
208 pages
Canongate Books LtdISBN: 9781841953304New Ed edition5 editions available
