Gombrowicz, Witold

The Possessed

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ISBN 13:
9781804270615
author:
Gombrowicz, Witold
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Fitzcarraldo Editions
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
416
Dimensions:
12.2 x 19.7 x 2.4 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£13.20

Description

The Possessed by Witold Gombrowicz is a darkly funny and playful subversion of the Gothic novel. A young tennis coach travels to the Polish countryside to train a beautiful and promising player, only to find himself embroiled in twisted love and hate with his pupil, as well as the strange happenings at a nearby dilapidated castle. Haunted kitchens, bewitched towels, and conniving secretaries all contribute to the fantastical events that unfold. Translated into English for the first time by Antonia Lloyd-Jones, this comic masterpiece showcases Gombrowicz's provocative style despite being a literary pastiche. With its unique blend of dark humor and supernatural elements, The Possessed is a captivating read that will appeal to fans of witty and unconventional storytelling.

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