Roth, Philip
The Humbling
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099535652
- author:
- Roth, Philip
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 1.4 cm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Simon Axler's stage career has reached its twilight. Once a leading American actor, he now struggles to recall his most iconic roles. His confidence in his abilities has waned, and the spotlight that once shone brightly on him now seems to mock him.
The loss of his magic is palpable, not just for Simon but also for those around him. His wife has left, his audience has dwindled, and even his agent can't persuade him to revive his career. As he navigates this uncertain landscape, Simon must confront the fundamental shift in his own identity.
This poignant novel explores the fragility of artistic ego and the human condition, as one man grapples with the impermanence of talent and the search for meaning in a world that seems to have moved on without him.
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