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Discover 'Practice', a brilliant trade paperback exploring the inner life of Annabel, an undergraduate student navigating the fine line between discipline and desire. This captivating novel skillfully blends humor and introspection, making it a must-read for fans of literary fiction. Set against the backdrop of an Oxford college, you'll follow Annabel's meticulously planned daily routine filled with work, yoga, and meditation. However, her plans unravel as she grapples with alluring erotic fantasies that disrupt her focus on Shakespeare's sonnets. As the essay deadline approaches, she contends with the distractions of her boyfriend Rich, her family, friends, and deeper personal crises. Celebrate the joys of literature with this exquisite tale that reflects on the balance between mental rigor and corporeal delight. With its original narrative style and rich character development, 'Practice' is a poignant exploration of life's complexities and a reflective commentary on the human experience. Ideal for readers who appreciate insightful storytelling and the nuances of literary pursuit. Order your brand new copy today! Free shipping is included, with delivery expected within 6 weeks. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9781399614542, Published by Orion in 2024.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781399614542
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2024
Publisher: Orion
Description:
Six o'clock in the morning, Sunday, at the worn-out end of January.
In a small room in an Oxford college, cold and dim and full of quiet, an undergraduate student works on an essay about Shakespeare's sonnets.
Annabel has a meticulously planned routine for her day - work, yoga, meditation, long walks; no apples after meals, no coffee on an empty stomach - but finds it repeatedly thrown off course. Despite her efforts, she cannot stop her thoughts slipping off their intended track into the shadows of elaborate erotic fantasies.
And as the essay's deadline looms, so too does the irrepressible presence of other people: Annabel's boyfriend Rich, keen to come and visit her; her family and friends who demand her attention; and darker crises, obliquely glimpsed, all threatening to disturb the much-cherished quiet in her mind.
Exquisitely crafted, wryly comic, and completely original, Practice is a novel about the life of the mind and the life of the body, about the repercussions of a rigid routine and the deep pleasures of literature.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781399614542
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2024
Publisher: Orion
Description:
Six o'clock in the morning, Sunday, at the worn-out end of January.
In a small room in an Oxford college, cold and dim and full of quiet, an undergraduate student works on an essay about Shakespeare's sonnets.
Annabel has a meticulously planned routine for her day - work, yoga, meditation, long walks; no apples after meals, no coffee on an empty stomach - but finds it repeatedly thrown off course. Despite her efforts, she cannot stop her thoughts slipping off their intended track into the shadows of elaborate erotic fantasies.
And as the essay's deadline looms, so too does the irrepressible presence of other people: Annabel's boyfriend Rich, keen to come and visit her; her family and friends who demand her attention; and darker crises, obliquely glimpsed, all threatening to disturb the much-cherished quiet in her mind.
Exquisitely crafted, wryly comic, and completely original, Practice is a novel about the life of the mind and the life of the body, about the repercussions of a rigid routine and the deep pleasures of literature.