Regina is a talented actress, a modern woman of her time, the
1940s. When she meets the unconventional Fosca, an ascetic who
appears to subsist without eating, who she suspects as some kind of
fakery. But gradually Fosca's story unfolds: born in 1279, he
accepted immortality in a dare with a sorcerer, believing it to be
the greatest prize life could hold. Now, more than six centuries
later, having presided over the rise and fall of kingdoms, having
watched a succession of wives, children and grandchildren die
before him, he has come to regard his state as a curse. De Beauvoir
chronicles Regina's changing feelings towards Fosca as he tells his
story. The first British publication of this extraordinary novel is
a timely reminder that Simone de Beavoir was a gifted, imaginative
writer, as well as a great thinker. (Kirkus UK)
When the beautiful, ambitious actress Regina takes Fosca into her
life and learns his amazing truth, she is obsessed with the thought
that in his memory her performances will live for ever. But, as he
recounts the story of his existence over more than six centuries,
as she learns of his involvement in some of the most significant
events in history and how human hope and love have withered in him,
she finally understands the implications for him and for love. ALL
MEN ARE MORTAL was filmed in 1994, starring Irene Jacob, Marianne
Sagebrecht and Stephen Rea.
General
| Imprint: |
Virago Press Ltd
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Virago Modern Classics |
| Release date: |
September 1995 |
| Authors: |
Simone De Beauvoir
|
| Translators: |
Euan Cameron
|
| Dimensions: |
196 x 128 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - B-format
|
| Pages: |
416 |
| Edition: |
reissue |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-86049-002-6 |
| Languages: |
English
|
| Subtitles: |
French
|
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
|
| LSN: |
1-86049-002-6 |
| Barcode: |
9781860490026 |
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
