Templeton, Edith
Gordon
- ISBN 13:
- 9781400030293
- author:
- Templeton, Edith
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.5 x 22.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Gordon A Novel by Edith Templeton is a provocative and fearless exploration of the boundaries of consent and submission. Originally published in 1966 under a pseudonym, this novel was banned in England and Germany for its frank sexual content. The story follows Louisa, a self-reliant woman who forms an intense and complex relationship with Gordon, a psychiatrist with a charismatic presence. As their entanglement deepens, Louisa finds herself drawn to the emotional satisfaction that comes from her experiences with Gordon, despite the humiliation he inflicts upon her. This novel remains provocative today, offering a thought-provoking examination of the psychological dynamics at play in relationships where power and control are deeply intertwined.