Roth, Philip
My Life as a Man
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099515319
- author:
- Roth, Philip
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A fiction-within-a-fiction, My Life as a Man tells the story of Peter's marriage to Maureen Tarnopol, a union built on deceit and moral coercion. Despite their troubled relationship, the couple remains entwined long after Maureen's death, with Peter struggling to escape its grasp through his writing. Philip Roth crafts a tragic narrative that explores the destructive power of a fatal impasse between two people. Through Peter's desperate attempts to write his way free from the marriage, Roth reveals the darker aspects of human relationships and the devastating consequences of unchecked emotions. This novel is a fierce exploration of the complexities of love, marriage, and the human condition, raising important questions about the nature of truth and the enduring power of our deepest desires.
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