Quin, Ann

Passages

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ISBN 13:: 9781911508939
author:: Quin, Ann
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: And Other Stories
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 160
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 12.7 x 1.3 centimeters (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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Ann Quin's novel Passages is a complex exploration of identity and connection. A woman searches for her lost brother, accompanied by her lover, as they navigate a Mediterranean landscape. Their entwined existences are reflected in alternating passages, switching between the sister and her lover's perspectives. The novel's structure mirrors the multiplicity of meanings of the word 'passage', weaving together themes of time, music, and life. A diary-like element adds to the sense of intimacy and immediacy, as the lover's thoughts and feelings are interwoven with the narrative. Through its intricate system of repetition and relation, Passages builds a sense of tension and uncertainty, creating a work that is both poetic and mysterious.

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