Bellow, Saul
More Die of Heartbreak
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141188799
- author:
- Bellow, Saul
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Kenneth Trachtenberg has left his life in Paris behind to care for his uncle Benn Crader, a renowned botanist. Benn's restless spirit and history of short-lived marriages have led him to believe that settling down will bring an end to his personal anguish. However, as he embarks on another marriage, Kenneth and his uncle are forced to confront the difficulties faced by intelligent and gifted individuals in maintaining a stable personal life. As they navigate their own struggles, including Kenneth's complicated relationship with Treckie, the two men seek answers to why people often find themselves mired in the problems of their personal lives. Through Benn's experiences, they grapple with the challenges of finding meaning and fulfillment in a world that can be both beautiful and brutal. This novel explores the complexities of human relationships and the search for happiness in a world that can be full of heartbreak.