The Beginnings
Italy

The Beginnings

by Antonio Moresco

Coming of Age Fiction 2026

Summary

The first volume of Antonio Moresco’s ambitious Games of Eternity trilogy, The Beginnings is an experimental, dreamlike novel that follows an unnamed protagonist through three distinct stages of life: seminarian, political revolutionary, and aspiring writer. Moving through the upheavals of twentieth-century Italy, the protagonist struggles to find his place in a world shaped by religious institutions, ideological movements, and the elusive possibilities of literature.

Rather than following a conventional narrative, Moresco creates a shifting, surreal world in which events unfold with strange immediacy and familiar realities become unsettling. The novel challenges traditional storytelling, offering an unusual exploration of transformation, rebellion, and the search for artistic identity. Both philosophical and unpredictable, it marks the beginning of a literary journey that pushes the boundaries of contemporary Italian fiction.

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Antonio Moresco
Antonio Moresco

Antonio Moresco is an Italian novelist born in Mantua in 1947 and based in Milan. Known for his distinctive, experimental style, he is regarded as one of the most original voices in contemporary Italian literature. His writing often explores existence, spirituality, politics, transformation, and the boundaries between reality and imagination. Moresco’s major works include The Beginnings (Gli esordi), Canti del caos, and Gli increati, which together form his ambitious Games of Eternity trilogy. Other notable works include Distant Light (La lucina), a haunting novella about isolation and the mysteries of existence, and Letters to No One (Lettere a nessuno), an autobiographical work reflecting on his difficult path toward becoming a writer. His work is celebrated for its imaginative intensity, philosophical ambition, and willingness to challenge conventional literary forms.

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2026
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Antonio Moresco