Gentlemen Callers

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By Corinne Hoex

Series: French Literature

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Gentlemen Callers by Corinne Hoex delves into the imaginative and whimsical world of a woman who spends her nights conjuring up a series of vibrant and surreal dreams, each introduced by different men. As she navigates her nocturnal encounters, the narrative intricately balances between reality and fantasy, offering a deft exploration of desire and the subconscious. This captivating tale invites readers to journey through a tapestry of dreams, reflecting on the mind's limitless creativity.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate rich, character-driven narratives that explore themes of longing and introspection. It's suited for readers who enjoy beautifully crafted prose with a focus on the complexities of human relationships. The subtle interplay of emotions and lucid storytelling might captivate those who appreciate a literary fiction style.

Gentlemen Callers

"I would consider it scandalous if Hoex's fiction is still unknown in the world literature canon ten years down the road." --Lee Yew Leong, Asymptote Journal

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Every night when she goes to sleep, a woman dreams of erotic encounters with different men. She dreams of being the sponge squeezed to foaming in a gas station attendant's hand, and of twining her bare skin with a sea lion's thick pelt under the watchful eye of the sea lion trainer.

From a gas station attendant to a sea lion trainer, a watchmaker to a teacher, a furrier to an astrologer, each evening's new encounter is more sensual and extravagant than the last.

Gentlemen Callers offers a tantalising exploration of desire and imagination where the boundaries of dreams and reality blur in exquisite and unexpected ways.

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Corinne Hoex's work is noted for its sensuous storytelling and imaginative style, reminiscent of Amélie Nothomb's, bringing a fresh perspective from Belgian literature to a global audience. Critics highlight its exquisite narrative and express hope for greater recognition in the world literature space.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781628973686

Publisher: Dalkey Archive Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Dalkey Archive Press

Illustration: Illustrations

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Translated by Caitlin O'Neil

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 156

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About the Author

Corinne Hoex (b. 1946) is an award-winning contemporary Belgian writer and member of the Royal Academy of French Language and Literature of Belgium. She has, to date, published eight works of fiction and prose and over twenty works of poetry. Hoex has won several literary prizes, including the 2013 Prix Félix Denayer in recognition of her collection of work. She currently lives in Brussels. Caitlin O'Neil has a master’s degree in French linguistics from The University of Texas at Austin. She is based in Minneapolis, where she is a publicist and copy editor. Gentlemen Callers is her first book-length translation.