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The English Patient

Discover a secret story of a burned man, a kind nurse, and brave soldiers in a wartime Italian villa!

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The English Patient.

The English Patient.

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A German physician recommending to a gouty English patient that he take the waters at various spa resorts in Germany. Wood engraving after R. Cleaver.
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A doctor instructs his English patient not to eat as he does. Coloured engraving by Louis-François Charon.

Key Facts

Story Type
A novel about wartime secrets and relationships.
Setting
An Italian villa during World War II.
Main Character's Condition
Unrecognizably burned.
Awards Won
Booker Prize and Governor General's Award.
Fun Fact
The story is part of a pair of books by the same author.

Who's That Mysterious Patient?

Imagine a big old house in Italy during a big war. Inside, there's a man who is badly burned, so much so that he looks like a different person! Everyone calls him 'The English Patient' because they think he's from England.

But who is he really? This story is about him and the people who take care of him, like Hana, a nurse, and a soldier named Caravaggio. They all have their own secrets and stories to tell.

Adventures in an Old Italian House

This story is like a puzzle! It starts in Italy, but the patient's memories are from a hot, sandy place called North Africa. He remembers exciting adventures and maybe some sad things too.

The book is like a detective story, where the characters slowly uncover who the patient was before he got hurt. It's like finding hidden treasures in an old attic, with each clue making the story more interesting.

A Book That Won Big Prizes!

This story is so amazing that it won super important awards, like the Booker Prize! That's like winning the biggest trophy in a reading competition. It was also made into a movie that many people loved. It's a story that has been shared and enjoyed by lots of people all around the world, showing how powerful a good story can be.

More Than Just a Story

The English Patient is special because it shows how people can connect even when things are tough. It's about finding friendship and understanding in unexpected places. The story makes you think about bravery, love, and how our past makes us who we are. It's a tale that stays with you, like a favorite song you can't stop humming.

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