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The Origin of the World
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The Origin of the World
An exploration of the mysteries of desire by the French master Pierre Michon
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This spare, unforgettable novel is Pierre Michon's luminous exploration of the mysteries of desire. A young teacher takes his first job in a sleepy French town. Lost in a succession of rainy days and sleepless nights, he falls under the spell of a town resident, a woman of seductive beauty and singular charm.
Yvonne. Yvonne. "Everything about her screamed desire setting something in motion while settling a fingertip to the counter, turning her head slightly, gold earrings brushing her cheek while she watched you or watched nothing at all; this desire was open, like a wound; and she knew it, wore it with valor, with passion."
Michon probes the destructive powers of passion and the consuming need for love in this heartbreaking novel.
Series: The Margellos World Republic of Letters
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Pierre Michon's The Origin of the World is praised for its poetic exploration of themes such as love, life, sex, and death, with a focus on the hidden violence at their intersections. It's described as a fabulistic and archetypal narrative that delves into the realm of emotional and physical survival. The book is regarded as a profound shift in modern French storytelling, creating an engaging and mythic experience for readers.
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ISBN: 9780300180701
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 October 2013
Country: United States
Imprint: Yale University Press
Contributors:
- Translated by Wyatt Mason
- Afterword by Roger Shattuck
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 159g
Pages: 112
About the Author
Pierre Michon is an author of high acclaim in France and Europe. He was winner of the Prix France Culture in 1984 for his first book, Small Lives, and of the 1996 Prix de la Ville de Paris for his body of work. He lives in France. Wyatt Mason, a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine and a contributing editor at Harper’s, has translated writing by Pierre Michon, Eric Chevillard, Michel de Montaigne, and Arthur Rimbaud. He teaches at Bard College.
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