August Blue

(Author) Deborah Levy
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At the height of her career, concert pianist Elsa M. Anderson - former child prodigy, now in her thirties - walks off the stage in Vienna, mid-performance. Now she is in Athens, watching as another young woman, a stranger but uncannily familiar - almost her double - purchases a pair of mechanical dancing horses at a flea market. Elsa wants the horses too, but there are no more for sale. She drifts to the ferry port, on the run from her talent and her history. So begins a journey across Europe, shadowed by the elusive woman who bought the dancing horses. A dazzling portrait of melancholy and metamorphosis, August Blue uncovers the ways in which we seek to lose an old story, find ourselves in others and create ourselves anew.[Bokinfo].

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Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780241987889
Publish year:
2024
Publish date:
May 16, 2024

Deborah Levy

Deborah Levy is a British author known for her innovative writing style and exploration of themes such as identity, feminism, and politics. Her most notable works include the novel "Hot Milk" and the memoir "The Cost of Living," both of which have received critical acclaim for their sharp prose and incisive observations. Levy's writing is characterized by its lyrical language and complex characters that challenge traditional narratives. She has been a finalist for the Man Booker Prize and has made a significant impact on contemporary literature with her thought-provoking and boundary-pushing work. Levy's most famous work is often considered to be "Swimming Home," a novel that delves into the complexities of relationships and desire with her signature wit and insight.

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