Kuzmin, Mikhail
Wings (Modern Voices)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781843914310
- author:
- Kuzmin, Mikhail
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hesperus Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 128mm X 195mm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Wings by Mikhail Kuzmin is a seminal work in the history of gay literature, first published in 1906 to widespread scandal and controversy. This novel explores themes of aestheticized sensuality, drawing comparisons with the works of Oscar Wilde and André Gide. At its core, Wings tells the story of Vanya Smurov's complex relationship with his mentor, Dr. Larion Stroop. Initially appalled by Stroop's homosexuality, Vanya abandons him to pursue a more conventional existence. However, he soon returns, drawn into a world of art and hedonism that ultimately leads to a deeper understanding of himself. Set against the backdrop of Renaissance Italy, Wings is a thought-provoking exploration of identity, desire, and the human experience.
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