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Dive into the world of classic literature with this BRAND NEW trade paperback edition of 'Seize the Day' by Saul Bellow. Published by Penguin UK in 2001, this captivating novel explores existential themes and the quest for self-identity through the lens of Tommy Wilhelm, a fading charmer facing a midlife crisis. This riveting story unfolds over the course of a single, climactic day, as Tommy grapples with the tumultuous emotions of separation from his family and a fraught relationship with his ambitious father. A once-promising actor, now struggling to find relevance, he reflects on his life choices and mistakes. The gripping narrative is enriched by a chance encounter with a mysterious con man, who provides insights that lead to illuminating moments of truth and profound understanding. With 128 pages of immersive prose, 'Seize the Day' is a modern classic that resonates with anyone who has faced adversity and self-doubt. This book is perfect for fans of literary fiction, those exploring themes of redemption, and anyone interested in the psychological complexities of life. Explore your own experiences and growth alongside Tommy Wilhelm, and discover the beauty and pain in the journey of self-realization. Enjoy fast shipping on your order, ensuring you can start reading without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141184852
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2001
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 128
Description:
Fading charmer Tommy Wilhelm has reached his day of reckoning and is scared. In his forties, he still retains a boyish impetuousness that has brought him to the brink of chaos- he is separated from his wife and children, at odds with his vain, successful father, failed in his acting career (a Hollywood agent once placed him as 'the type that loses the girl') and in a financial mess. In the course of one climactic day he reviews his past mistakes and spiritual malaise, until a mysterious, philosophizing con man grants him a glorious, illuminating moment of truth and understanding, and offers him one last hope ...
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141184852
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2001
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 128
Description:
Fading charmer Tommy Wilhelm has reached his day of reckoning and is scared. In his forties, he still retains a boyish impetuousness that has brought him to the brink of chaos- he is separated from his wife and children, at odds with his vain, successful father, failed in his acting career (a Hollywood agent once placed him as 'the type that loses the girl') and in a financial mess. In the course of one climactic day he reviews his past mistakes and spiritual malaise, until a mysterious, philosophizing con man grants him a glorious, illuminating moment of truth and understanding, and offers him one last hope ...