Taubes, Susan
Lament for Julia
- ISBN 13:
- 9781681376943
- author:
- Taubes, Susan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- New York Review of Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 20.4 x 13.1 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Visionary & Metaphysical, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A young woman's path into adulthood is observed by a celestial overseer, who is both fascinated and confounded by her journey. This novella, unpublished until now, presents a unique and darkly humorous exploration of a woman's double consciousness. The overseer, a narrative presence that is both guiding and voyeuristic, knows Julia's emotional and physical being, yet remains largely unknown to her. As Julia navigates childhood, relationships, and the complexities of adulthood, the overseer's perspective offers a thought-provoking and often unsettling commentary on the human experience. With a selection of the author's stories, "Lament for Julia" is a masterful and unflinching portrayal of a woman's inner life, one that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.
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