The Vivisector

Dive into the profound depths of human emotion and creativity with 'The Vivisector' by Patrick White—a pivotal masterpiece reborn in this Vintage Classics edition. This compelling B-format paperback, published by Penguin Australia Pty Ltd in 2018, spans 608 pages of intricate storytelling. Follow the life of Hurtle Duffield, a painter consumed by his art, and the tumultuous relationships that unfold around him. As the vivisector, Hurtle meticulously dissects the vulnerabilities of those he loves and torments, revealing the darker side of creativity and obsession. Experience the sexual and psychological intricacies through characters like his sister, who bears a deformity, a grocer ensnared by his nighttime indiscretions, and the passionate yet illusory mistress, Hero Pavloussi. With its exploration of the human condition, 'The Vivisector' provides a raw and honest look at what it means to love and create. Perfect for readers seeking a profound literary journey, this masterpiece is a must-have addition to your bookshelf. Don’t miss out on our exclusive offer of FREE shipping, ensuring prompt delivery of this remarkable book. Note that combined shipping with other products is unavailable for this item, so please allow up to 10 days for shipping to your doorstep.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143791010
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 608


Description:
This Patrick White masterpiece, now in a Vintage Classics edition

Hurtle Duffield, a painter, is incapable of loving anything except what he paints. The men and women who court him during his long life are, above all, the victims of his art. He is the vivisector, dissecting their weaknesses with cruel precision- his sister's deformity, a grocer's moonlight indiscretion, and the passionate illusions of his mistress Hero Pavloussi.

It is only when Hurtle meets an egocentric adolescent whom he sees as his spiritual child does he experience a deeper, more treacherous emotion in this tour de force of sexual and psychological menace that sheds brutally honest light on the creative experience.

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