The Pole And Other Stories
The Pole And Other Stories
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Author
Author
J.M. Coetzee / Дж. М. Кутзи
Dimension
Dimension
138x220mm (5,4'x8,7')
ISBN
ISBN
9781787304055
Format
Format
Hardcover
Language
Language
English
Page Count
Page Count
208
Publisher
Publisher
Harvill Secker
Year of book publication
Year of book publication
2023
The Pole And Other Stories
A pianist falls grandly, helplessly in love in this elegant new novella from the twice-Booker Prize winner
The Pole tells the story of Witold Walczykiewicz, a vigorous, white-haired pianist, who becomes infatuated with Beatriz, a stylish patron of the arts, after she helps organize his Barcelona concert.
Although Beatriz, who is married, is initially unimpressed by Wittold, she soon finds herself pursued and ineluctably swept into his world. As he sends her letters, extends countless invitations to travel, and even visits her husband's summer home in Mallorca, their unlikely relationship blossoms, though only on her terms.
As the power struggle between them intensifies -- Is it Beatriz who limits their passion by controlling her emotions? Or is it Witold, trying to force into life his dream of love? Evocative of Joyce's 'The Dead,' The Pole is a haunting work, evoking the 'inexhaustible palette of sensations, from blind love to compassion' (El País) typical of Coetzee's finest novels.
Published together with five exceptional stories, this new work from one of our greatest writers is a must for all literary connoisseurs.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Author:J.M. Coetzee - Дж. М. Кутзи
Publisher:Harvill Secker
Language:English
Publication Date:2023
Number of pages:208 pst
Format:Hardcover
Width:138 mm / 5,4'
Height:220 mm / 8,7'
Weight:400 g
ISBN:9781787304055