Women

Name: Women
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241442906
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By Mihail Sebastian

Series: Penguin European Writers

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Women by Mihail Sebastian delves into the emotional and romantic entanglements of a young Romanian writer as he navigates a world filled with charming and enigmatic women. Throughout the story, themes of love and longing are explored, revealing both the intensity and the complexities of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of interwar Europe, the novel elegantly captures an era of cultural vibrancy and personal introspection.
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If you’re drawn to intricate narratives exploring love, desire, and emotional complexities, you might enjoy this romance by Mihail Sebastian. With evocative storytelling and rich character development, it delves into the nuances of relationships and the profound impact they can have on one's life.

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A gorgeous Romanian modern classic about love and relationships, with an introduction by Booker-winner John Banville.

Stefan Valeriu, a young Romanian student, holidays alone in the Alps, where he soon becomes entangled in romantic relationships with three different women who pass through his guesthouse. We follow Stefan after his return to Paris as he reflects on the women in his life, at times playing the lover, and at others observing shrewdly from the periphery.

Women's four interlinked stories offer nuanced and deeply moving portraits of romantic relationships in all their complexity, from unrequited love and passionate affairs to tepid marriages of convenience. In light, elegant prose, Mihail Sebastian, widely regarded as the greatest Romanian writer of the 20th century, explores longing, otherness, empathy, and regret.

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Critics praise Mihail Sebastian for his courage, wit, and perceptive observations of romantic intricacies in Women. His prose is lauded for its modesty and emotional detail, akin to Chekhov's, showcasing depth and subtlety in the depiction of desire. Through its concise stories, the book is considered a compelling exploration of human emotion and romantic intrigue.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241442906

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 November 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Viking

Contributors:

Introduction by John Banville

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 129g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Mihail Sebastian (Author) Mihail Sebastian was born in Romania in 1907 as Iosef Hecter. He worked as a lawyer and writer until anti-Semitic legislation forced him to abandon his public career. Having survived the war and the Holocaust, he was killed in a road accident early in 1945 as he was crossing the street to teach his first class. His long-lost diary, Journal 1935-1944- The Fascist Years, was published to great acclaim in the late 1990s. John Banville (Introducer) John Banville was born in Wexford, Ireland, in 1945. He is the author of fourteen previous novels including The Sea, which won the 2005 Man Booker Prize. He was recently awarded the Franz Kafka Prize. He lives in Dublin.