The Translator - Couverture rigide

Crowley, John

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0380978628 ISBN 13 : 9780380978625

Editeur : William Morrow, 2002

Synopsis

Book by Crowley John

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

In John Crowley's new novel, he tells a tale of tremendous scope and beauty, set in a time when a writer's words -- especially forbidden ones -- could be powerful enough to change the course of history.

In 1962, at a large college in the Midwest, a young woman with a troubled recent history registers for a class -- a class that is to be taught by an exiled Russian poet. A writer herself, Kit Malone is drawn to Innokenti Falin, as he is called. The two forge a friendship that develops into something more: He asks her to help translate his work.

With the tension of the cold war accelerating toward a crisis in Cuba, the atmosphere on campus becomes contentious. Meanwhile, working on each poem with Falin, Kit finds herself able to face the secrets that made her swear never to write her own poetry again. And as the summer slips away, a delicate love grows between two displaced people.

It will not be until years later, though, that Kit will realize what really happened on the last night she spent with Falin, while the country held its breath against the threat of war.

Revue de presse :

“Thrilling....[Crowley] succeeds with what no prudent novel ought to attempt.” (New York Times)

“A rarity: a love story with a core of intelligence and insight.’ (Kirkus Reviews)

“A novel that affirms and celebrates language... [and] masterfully renders a moment in history.” (Book Magazine)

“Wonderfully sensual... Layered and rich, The Translator is a remarkable novel. (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Effortless.” (Christian Science Monitor)

“Nothing short of magical.” (Time Out New York)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: William Morrow
• Date d'édition: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0380978628
• ISBN 13: 9780380978625
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 304