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An unlikely encounter between Therese, a young sales clerk, and Carol, a lonely homemaker, leads to an amorous romance in this classic work of lesbian fiction. Struggling against the oppressive routines of their daily lives and the strict social norms governing mid-century femininity, the new lovers take to the open road where their new relationship can thrive. But their dreamy, blissful adventure is sharply interrupted when Carol must make a difficult choice between her child and her lover. Patricia Highsmith is famous for penning thrillers like Strangers on a Train and The Talented Mr. Ripley, but her keen ability to create compelling characters and narratives truly shines in this oft-overlooked classic. Published under a pseudonym in 1952, Highsmith's lyrical prose and sensitive, well-rounded treatment of lesbian characters marked a significant departure from the stereotyped lesbian pulp fiction that had historically dominated the marketplace. A work that demands our respect and attention, The Price of Salt is an honest and profound meditation on love and the importance of following one's heart.
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The Price of Salt, or Carol, Patricia Highsmith
- Taal
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2015
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- (Paperback)
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- Taal
- Engels
- Auteurs
- Patricia Highsmith
- Uitgever
- ALLEGRO ED
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2015
- Formaat
- Paperback
- Aantal pagina's
- 256
- ISBN10
- 1626543100
- ISBN13
- 9781626543102
- Reeks
- Tags
- Fictie, Detectives & Thriller, Detectiveverhalen, Liefde, Vrouwen, Klassiekers, Spanning, Verenigde Staten, Relaties, Amerikaanse Literatuur, LGBTQ+, School, Feestdagen, Kerstmis, Seksualiteit & intimiteit, Verfilmd, New York, Amerika, Op Basis van Film/Serie, Liefdesverhalen, Homosexualiteit, Verboden liefde
- Eerste editie
- 1952
- Oorspronkelijke titel
- Carol (The Price of Salt)
- Beoordeling
- 4,05 van 5
- Aantekening
- An unlikely encounter between Therese, a young sales clerk, and Carol, a lonely homemaker, leads to an amorous romance in this classic work of lesbian fiction. Struggling against the oppressive routines of their daily lives and the strict social norms governing mid-century femininity, the new lovers take to the open road where their new relationship can thrive. But their dreamy, blissful adventure is sharply interrupted when Carol must make a difficult choice between her child and her lover. Patricia Highsmith is famous for penning thrillers like Strangers on a Train and The Talented Mr. Ripley, but her keen ability to create compelling characters and narratives truly shines in this oft-overlooked classic. Published under a pseudonym in 1952, Highsmith's lyrical prose and sensitive, well-rounded treatment of lesbian characters marked a significant departure from the stereotyped lesbian pulp fiction that had historically dominated the marketplace. A work that demands our respect and attention, The Price of Salt is an honest and profound meditation on love and the importance of following one's heart.