Lore Segal
Lucinella
- ISBN 13:
- 9781933633794
- author:
- Lore Segal
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MELVILLE HOUSE PUBLISHING
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 17.78 x 12.8 x 1.12 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Lucinella is a witty and elegant novel by Lore Segal, first published in 1970. The story follows the life of Lucinella, a poet at Yaddo writers colony, as she navigates her relationships with others and searches for meaning. Life is idyllic at Yaddo, but the pampered poets soon face reality, and their lives become a series of competing desires and disappointments. Segal depicts this world with a perfect blend of love and malice, revealing the humanity and frailty of her characters. This novella showcases Segal's unique voice and style, offering a glimpse into the literary scene of the 1970s. With its perfect blend of humor and insight, Lucinella is a thought-provoking read that explores the complexities of human relationships and the search for meaning in life.