The Celibate by Michael Arditti (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Celibate by Michael Arditti The first published novel by the award-winning, bestselling and acclaimed Michael Arditti FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The first published novel by the award-winning, bestselling and acclaimed Michael ArdittiIt is unusual to find an English first novel of such unflinching moral seriousness ... a varied and involving read Gregory Woods, Times Literary SupplementAn exceptional book - at its core it combines the sexual with the spiritual Sunday TimesAn ambitious first novel, which traces the liberation of a human soul through a gradual revelation of the meaning of passion and the Passion Candia McWilliam, Independent on SundayThe Celibate is the story of a young man with a mind full of God, but a heart closed to love. While studying at the theological college, he is confused by his feelings for a fellow ordinand and suffers a nervous collapse at the altar. His college principal sends him on a placement to London, where he enters an unfamiliar world of outcasts, down-and-outs, rent boys and religious fundamentalists.In increasing despair, he embarks on a journey through the world of Jack the Ripper, the devastation of the Great Plague and the mysteries of his own family. As the past and present come full circle, he finally understands the true meaning of Passion.This is an intelligent and emotive novel, potent with atmosphere and rich in ideas and insights. It employs a unique fictional structure which integrates the contemporary and the historical, the personal and the theological, the comic and the polemic in a revelatory way. On its initial publication, it was hailed as the debut of a major literary talent. Notes Re-release of this acclaimed novel to coincide with Ardittis new book, The Enemy Of The Good. Author Biography Michael Arditti is a novelist, short story writer and critic. His novels are The Celibate (1993), Pagan and her Parents (Pagans Father in the USA) (1996), Easter (2000), Unity (2005), A Sea Change (2006), The Enemy of the Good (2009), Jubilate (2011), The Breath of Night (2013), Widows and Orphans (2016), Of Men and Angels (2018) and The Anointed (2020). His short story collection, Good Clean Fun, was published in 2004. He was awarded a Harold Hyam Wingate scholarship in 2000, a Royal Literary Fund fellowship in 2001, an Oppenheim-John Downes memorial award in 2003 and Arts Council awards in 2004 and 2007. He was the Leverhulme artist in residence at the Freud museum in 2008. His novels have been short- and long-listed for several literary awards and Easter won the inaugural Waterstones Mardi Gras award. In 2012 he was awarded an Honorary DLitt by the University of Chester. Review It takes courage to write about faith in this faithless world, particularly from a homosexual viewpoint. But in The Celibate, Michael Ardittis first novel, the authors anger, conviction and sharp observation hold the readers attention throughout -- Alistair Bruton * The Times *An ambitious first novel, which traces the liberation of a human soul through a gradual revelation of the meaning of passion and the Passion -- Candia McWilliam * Independent on Sunday *This deeply spiritual novel ... a carefully crafted, intensely analytical and deeply honest theological quest where the storyline becomes consumed in a broader faith journey -- Peter Stanford * Catholic Herald *A bold and multi-layered first novel and one which negotiates a remarkably taut high-wire between frailty and ardour -- Graham Anderson * City Limits *A fine political novel. Michael Ardittis eloquently beautiful style burns with passion and commitment. My mind and emotions were engaged for all of its 341 pages. A brave, unique book, this deserves the widest possible readership -- John Roman Baker * Rouge *It is unusual to find an English first novel of such unflinching moral seriousness ... a varied and involving read -- Gregory Woods * Times Literary Supplement *I found Ardittis heartfelt, even desperate, plea for tolerance and acceptance moving and honourable, not to mention timely -- Karen Lewis * Literary Review *An exceptional book - at its core it combines the sexual with the spiritual * Sunday Times * Review Quote This deeply spiritual novel ... a carefully crafted, intensely analytical and deeply honest theological quest where the storyline becomes consumed in a broader faith journey-- Peter Stanford , Catholic Herald Details ISBN1906413223 Author Michael Arditti Short Title CELIBATE Language English ISBN-10 1906413223 ISBN-13 9781906413224 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Arcadia Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 320 Edition 2nd UK Release Date 2014-01-15 Publisher Quercus Publishing Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-01-15 DEWEY 823.914 Audience General NZ Release Date 2009-05-31 AU Release Date 2009-05-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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