Two Serious Ladies

The novel features two respectable women, Christina Goering and Frieda Copperfield, as they embark on transformative journeys into debauchery. Christina, an eccentric spinster, seeks sainthood through sordid encounters, while Frieda, anxious yet adventurous, finds solace in a relationship with a teenage prostitute after abandoning her husband. Their paths lead to profound changes, culminating in a reunion that reveals how radically their experiences have altered them. This modernist cult classic blends humor with a deep exploration of identity and desire.