![]() Over email, di Canzio and I discussed his approach to handling this legacy, as well as the themes of mysticism, competition, and eroticism woven throughout his book.Įmily Saso: To start with, what was your journey like in terms of realizing there was a story here? Was there something specific about the character of Alec that made you decide he could carry his own narrative? He honors Forster’s groundbreaking decision to write a queer love story with a happy ending, while also examining the life-changing turmoil of war and separation. ![]() ![]() With an immensely brave and sensitive story, Di Canzio beautifully extends the legacy of these queer characters. Alec continues the story from the point of view of Alec Scudder, a gamekeeper and Maurice’s secret lover. Forster’s radical gay romance, published in 1971 after the author’s death. His debut novel, Alec, is inspired by Maurice, E. William di Canzio is an award winning playwright and teacher. ![]()
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