Description
A woman, known only as 'M', invites a mysterious and famous artist, 'L', to live in a cottage on her remote coastal property, setting the stage for an intense and unsettling examination of art, desire, and the human condition. As 'L' settles in, 'M' finds herself increasingly drawn into his orbit, grappling with her own identity and the nature of artistic creation. This novel delves into the complex dynamics of admiration and obsession, questioning whether the pursuit of artistic transcendence can ultimately lead to self-destruction. Through 'M's' introspective narrative, the book explores profound themes of existential salvation and the seductive, potentially corrupting power of art itself.
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hardcover
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Published May 4, 2021
176 pages
ISBN: 9780374279226
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Details
First Published
2021
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Second Place by Rachel Cusk.