Roth, Philip

The Professor of Desire

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ISBN 13:: 9780099389019
author:: Roth, Philip
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Vintage
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1995
Pages:: 272
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.7 centimetres (0
Genre:: Modern fiction
Condition:: New
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David Kepesh's life is a complex exploration of desire and its consequences. As he navigates his relationships and passions, he seeks to balance pleasure with dignity. This novel charts his journey from the early years when desire is all-consuming, to the attempts to domesticate it, and ultimately to the moment when it seems on the brink of disappearance. Through Kepesh's story, the book explores the painful ramifications of pursuing erotic happiness. With unflinching honesty, Roth examines the intricacies of human desire, revealing its beauty and its destructive power. Published in 1995, this novel is a thought-provoking exploration of one man's search for meaning and connection in his life.

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