Perat, Katja
The Masochist
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912545179
- author:
- Perat, Katja
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Istros Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 220
- Dimensions:
- 19.84 x 12.85 x 1.14 centimeters
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Masochist by Katja Perat is a historical novel that tells the story of Nadezhda Moser, a young woman who finds herself at the centre of a tumultuous time in history. In 1874, Leopold von Sacher-Masoch left his home in Austria for the unknown, accompanied by a mysterious new family member - a tiny red-haired girl he had found in the forests around Lemberg. This pseudo-autobiographical novel offers an intimate portrayal of Nadezhda's life, as she navigates the complexities of ethnic, class and gender tensions within an empire on the brink of decline. With its unique blend of historical figures and fictional characters, The Masochist returns to modernism after post-postmodernism, exploring the limits of women's desire and freedom in a time of great change. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century Austria, this novel is a powerful exploration of one woman's journey towards freedom and self-discovery.
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