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André Aciman
André Aciman is the author of the novel Call Me by Your Name, a story that explores themes of love and desire. His writing often focuses on memory, identity, and the complexities of human relationships.
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Synopsis
In the summer of 1983, in the Italian Riviera, a precocious teenager named Elio Perlman experiences a life-altering first love with Oliver, a charming American scholar who has come to intern with Elio's father. Their intense connection unfolds over sun-drenched days, filled with intellectual discussions, shared secrets, and a burgeoning desire that will forever mark their lives. This story captures the intoxicating beauty and bittersweet pain of a summer romance.
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Characters
Elio PerlmanProtagonist
Seventeen-year-old narrator recalling the summer that shaped his life.
Captain OliverProtagonist
American scholar staying with the Perlman family for the summer.
Samuel PerlmanSupporting
Elio's father, a literature professor who hosts visiting scholars.
MarziaSupporting
A local girl Elio spends time with over the summer.