Description
Discover the profound beauty of solitude and transformation in this BRAND NEW trade paperback edition of 'Whereabouts', published by Bloomsbury. With an ISBN of 9781526629968, this compelling novel spans 208 pages and explores the intricacies of a woman's life in a mesmerizing, yet lonely Italian city. Picture yourself as she strolls through vibrant streets, observing life unfold around her; from couples arguing to serene coffee breaks, every moment offers a glimpse into her world. An evocative narrative awaits as the protagonist navigates her quiet existence, touching moments of grief and the thrill of transportation. The Pulitzer Prize-winning, Man Booker Prize-shortlisted author, Jhumpa Lahiri, employs her unique talent to create a hypnotic literary experience. 'Whereabouts' is a testament to artistic expression and the power of perspective, inviting readers to reflect on solitude and the transformative nature of art. This novel, first written in Italian and translated by the author herself, encourages you to delve into a journey of self-discovery and emotional depth. Don't miss the chance to add this remarkable book to your collection, perfect for lovers of contemporary fiction, literary readers, and anyone seeking to understand the nuances of human connection and solitude. Available for prompt delivery right to your doorstep, this stunning work of fiction is ready to transport you to the heart of Italy, where every page reveals layers of complexity and beauty in the mundane.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526629968
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 208
Description:
'If the antidote to a year of solitude and trauma is art, then this novel is the answer. It is superb' SUNDAY TIMES
'A rare kind of literary celebrity' VOGUE
'A hypnotic disappearing act' OBSERVER
The new novel from the Pulitzer Prize-winning, Man Booker Prize-shortlisted author- a haunting portrait of a woman, her decisions, her conversations, her solitariness, in a beautiful and lonely Italian city
The woman moves through the city, her city, on her own.
She moves along its bright pavements; she passes over its bridges, through its shops and pools and bars. She slows her pace to watch a couple fighting, to take in the sight of an old woman in a waiting room; pauses to drink her coffee in a shaded square.
Sometimes her steps take her to her grieving mother, sealed off in her own solitude. Sometimes they take her to the station, where the trains can spirit her away for a short while.
But in the arc of a year, as one season gives way to the next, transformation awaits. One day at the sea, both overwhelmed and replenished by the sun's vital heat, her perspective will change forever.
A rare work of fiction, Whereabouts first written in Italian and then translated by the author herself brims with the impulse to cross barriers. By grafting herself onto a new literary language, Lahiri has pushed herself to a new level of artistic achievement. A dazzling evocation of a city, its captures a woman standing on one of life's thresholds, reflecting on what has been lost and facing, with equal hope and rage, what m
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526629968
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 208
Description:
'If the antidote to a year of solitude and trauma is art, then this novel is the answer. It is superb' SUNDAY TIMES
'A rare kind of literary celebrity' VOGUE
'A hypnotic disappearing act' OBSERVER
The new novel from the Pulitzer Prize-winning, Man Booker Prize-shortlisted author- a haunting portrait of a woman, her decisions, her conversations, her solitariness, in a beautiful and lonely Italian city
The woman moves through the city, her city, on her own.
She moves along its bright pavements; she passes over its bridges, through its shops and pools and bars. She slows her pace to watch a couple fighting, to take in the sight of an old woman in a waiting room; pauses to drink her coffee in a shaded square.
Sometimes her steps take her to her grieving mother, sealed off in her own solitude. Sometimes they take her to the station, where the trains can spirit her away for a short while.
But in the arc of a year, as one season gives way to the next, transformation awaits. One day at the sea, both overwhelmed and replenished by the sun's vital heat, her perspective will change forever.
A rare work of fiction, Whereabouts first written in Italian and then translated by the author herself brims with the impulse to cross barriers. By grafting herself onto a new literary language, Lahiri has pushed herself to a new level of artistic achievement. A dazzling evocation of a city, its captures a woman standing on one of life's thresholds, reflecting on what has been lost and facing, with equal hope and rage, what m