A rousing and original debut story collection that probes the
erotic, emotional, and intellectual lives of elder women, CAT
BRUSHING will be published in the author's 80th year. CAT BRUSHING,
the provocative debut by Jane Campbell, vigorously explores the
sensual worlds of thirteen older women, unearthing their passions,
libidinal appetites, integrity, and sense of self as they fight
against prevalent misconceptions and stereotypes of the
aging.Written in spikey, incisive prose, this alluring cast of
characters overcomes the notion that elder women's behavior must be
in some way monitored and controlled. Susan falls in love with her
beautiful young caregiver Miffy, and embarks on an intense
emotional relationship within the confines of her nursing home.
Linda seeks out her former lover, Malik, despite having left him
years ago to return to her settled marriage to Bill. Daisy, who, by
a curious stroke of fate, finds herself at the funeral of her
former boyfriend, Tim, relives their early life together, his
betrayal of her and the anguish of that time. Martha, mourning her
small dog whom she believes has been killed by the home care staff,
works out how to manage a robot designed to record her behavior,
and get her revenge. And the narrator of the title story, "Cat
Brushing," communes with her elegant, soft Siamese, reflecting on
the sexual pleasures of her past.The timeless wisdom and dark wit
of debut writer Jane Campbell inspires and challenges, shocks and
comforts as she examines the inner lives of women who fight to lead
the rest of their lives on their own terms.
General
| Imprint: |
Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
July 2023 |
| Authors: |
Jane Campbell
|
| Dimensions: |
210 x 140mm (L x W) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
256 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-8021-6181-9 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
0-8021-6181-2 |
| Barcode: |
9780802161819 |
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