Description
A poetic book of voices, landscapes and the passing of time, Ann Quin's finely wrought novel reflects the multiple meanings of the very word "passages." Two characters move through the book--a woman in search of her brother, and her lover (a masculine reflection of herself) in search of himself. The form of the novel, reflecting the schizophrenia of the characters, is split into two sections--a narrative, and a diary annotated with those thoughts that provoked the entries.
About the Author
Ann Quin, one of the best kept secrets of British experimental writing, has garnered comparisons to such diverse writers as Samuel Beckett and Nathalie Sarraute. Before her death in 1973, she published four novels, including "Berg" and "Passages". In 1964 she became the first female recipient of the D. H. Lawrence Fellowship which allowed her to travel to the U.S., a trip that provided the basis for "Tripticks".
Reviews
"It will interest fans of avant-garde fiction and students of the aesthetic side of mental illness alike." -- Booklist Ann Quinn works over a small area with the finest of tools... every page, every word gives evidence of her care and workmanship. New York Times
Book Information
ISBN 9781564782793
Author Ann Quin
Format Paperback
Page Count 112
Imprint Dalkey Archive Press
Publisher Dalkey Archive Press
Weight(grams) 145g
About the Author
Ann Quin, one of the best kept secrets of British experimental writing, has garnered comparisons to such diverse writers as Samuel Beckett and Nathalie Sarraute. Before her death in 1973, she published four novels, including "Berg" and "Passages". In 1964 she became the first female recipient of the D. H. Lawrence Fellowship which allowed her to travel to the U.S., a trip that provided the basis for "Tripticks".
Reviews
"It will interest fans of avant-garde fiction and students of the aesthetic side of mental illness alike." -- Booklist Ann Quinn works over a small area with the finest of tools... every page, every word gives evidence of her care and workmanship. New York Times
Book Information
ISBN 9781564782793
Author Ann Quin
Format Paperback
Page Count 112
Imprint Dalkey Archive Press
Publisher Dalkey Archive Press
Weight(grams) 145g
