Magda Szabo , Magda Szabao , Len Rix (Translator)
The Door (Nyrb Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781590177716
- author:
- Magda Szabo , Magda Szabao , Len Rix (Translator)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- New York Review of Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 1.5 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Crime, Thrillers & Mystery, Series,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Door by Magda Szabo A complex and unsettling exploration of the relationship between two women, Magda and Emerence, forms the heart of this novel. Magda, a writer with a privileged background, and Emerence, a peasant with a mysterious past, are bound together by their roles as employer and housekeeper. As their lives become increasingly intertwined, a deep and abiding connection develops between them, one that is tested by the challenges of their own desires and the secrets that they keep. At the centre of the novel is a devastating revelation that threatens to upend Magda's life and relationships. The consequences of this event are far-reaching and profound, leading to a re-evaluation of the power dynamics between Magda and Emerence. Through the characters' struggles and conflicts, Szabo explores themes of love, power, and identity, creating a rich and nuanced portrait of human relationships. Len Rix's translation of The Door brings this powerful and thought-provoking novel to English-speaking readers, offering a unique opportunity to engage with the work of a major modern European writer.
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