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A collection of remarkable short stories by one of the twentieth century's most acclaimed and prolific authors
In this collection of eight stories, Edna O'Brien writes lyrically and passionately about women's lives. In "Irish Revel," young Mary yearns for the promise of a sweetheart to hold on to, as a hard life stretches out before her. In "The Rug," a woman becomes consumed with her search for the sender of a mysterious gift. And in the title story, "The Love Object," a successful television announcer struggles for emotional fulfillment through an affair with a married man. In each story, the objects of each woman's affections vary, but all are masterfully bound together by their love and longing.
At once heartrending and captivating, The Love Object is an unforgettable exploration of isolation and romantic obsession.
Understated, introspective and low-keyed stories. Not so much sensual (as the cover blurb says), but definitely shimmering. One story which stands out in its pessimism is "Irish Revel", which I understood to be semi-autobiographical and which shows how low people can sink in their treatment of the weaker members of society. A really depressing story, but taken altogether, a good collection. ( )
Informação do Conhecimento Comum em inglês.Edite para a localizar na sua língua.
As matter desires form
so woman desires man
ARISTOTLE
Dedicatória
Informação do Conhecimento Comum em inglês.Edite para a localizar na sua língua.
for Francis Wyndham
Primeiras palavras
Informação do Conhecimento Comum em inglês.Edite para a localizar na sua língua.
He simply said my name. He said 'Martha' and once again I could feel it happening.
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Últimas palavras
Informação do Conhecimento Comum em alemão.Edite para a localizar na sua língua.
Das Liebesobjekt: Wahrscheinlich wundert sich mancher, weshalb ich mich so mit diesen Einzelheiten seines Seins abquäle, aber ich brauche es, ich kann ihn jetzt nicht gehenlassen, denn wenn ich es tun würde, dann wäre all unser Glück und meine darauf folgende Qual (über die seine kann ich nichts aussagen) wie nichts in meinem Leben gewesen, und 'nichts' ist etwas Furchtbares, will man sich daran festhalten.
Ein Ausflug: Ihr und ihrem Freund war es vom Schicksal bestimmt, die Strassen auf und ab zu wandern, zur Bahnbrücke hinunter, und zu guter Letzt würden sie müde sein vom Laufen und heimgehen, jeder in ein Haus, das kein Zuhause war.
Der Kaminvoerleger: "Man lebt und lernt", sagte sie und öffnete aus reiner Gewohnheit ihre Schürzenbänder - und dann verknotete sie sie wieder, langsam und mit Bedacht, und machte einen festeren Knoten.
Wie man eine Glyzinie zieht: Hätten sie früher begonnen, hätte ihre Ehe vielleicht zusammenbleiben können, zwei in sich gekehrte Menschen - in einem Haus - im Gebirge.
Irische Lustbarkeit: Dann stand sie oben auf der Hügelkuppe und sah ihr Elternhaus - eine kleine weisse Kiste am Ende der Welt, bereit, sie aufzunehmen.
Bindungen: "Ich schreibe dir, ich schreibe häufiger", versprach Claire, und ein paar Minuten stand sie winkend und weinend da, ohne sich bewusst zu werden, dass der Besuch vorbei war und dass sie jetzt zurückkehren konnte zu ihrem eigenen Leben - wie es eben war.
Ein Paradies: Das Haus, die warmen Fliesen und der Glanz auf dem Wasser würden sie begleiten und eine Freude bleiben, wenn ihre Liebe längst nur noch ein Nachhall war.
Informação do Conhecimento Comum em inglês.Edite para a localizar na sua língua.
This entry is for the collection originally published by Jonathan Cape in 1968 and by Penguin in 1970, containing eight stories. Do not combine with the 2013 collection of 31 stories.
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CDD/MDS canônico
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A collection of remarkable short stories by one of the twentieth century's most acclaimed and prolific authors
In this collection of eight stories, Edna O'Brien writes lyrically and passionately about women's lives. In "Irish Revel," young Mary yearns for the promise of a sweetheart to hold on to, as a hard life stretches out before her. In "The Rug," a woman becomes consumed with her search for the sender of a mysterious gift. And in the title story, "The Love Object," a successful television announcer struggles for emotional fulfillment through an affair with a married man. In each story, the objects of each woman's affections vary, but all are masterfully bound together by their love and longing.
At once heartrending and captivating, The Love Object is an unforgettable exploration of isolation and romantic obsession.
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