Helen Dewitt
The Last Samurai
- ISBN 13:
- 9780811225502
- author:
- Helen Dewitt
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W. W. Norton & Company 2 Reprint edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 576
- Dimensions:
- 13.2 x 3.6 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Literary Fiction, , Helen Dewitt,The Last Samurai,W. W. Norton & Company,081122550X,Fiction,Fiction - General,Americans - England,Bildungsromans,Domestic fiction,Father figures,Gifted children,London (England),Mothers and sons,American Conte
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Helen DeWitt's novel explores the complexities of family life through the story of Sibylla, a single mother struggling to connect with her son Ludo. After a misguided one-night stand, Sibylla's attempts at child-rearing are put to the test, with disastrous results. As Ludo's behavior becomes increasingly erratic, Sibylla turns to a unlikely source of inspiration: the classic film Seven Samurai. Ludo becomes fixated on finding his father's name, and sets out on a secret quest to uncover the truth. His journey is fraught with danger, but also holds the possibility of discovery and connection. As Sibylla watches her son navigate the challenges of his quest, she must confront her own feelings of inadequacy and the true meaning of motherhood. Through its exploration of family dynamics and the complexities of human relationships, this novel offers a thought-provoking and deeply moving portrayal of the challenges of modern life.
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