A Moth to a Flame by Stig Dagerman 9780241400739

A Moth to a Flame

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Siri Hustvedt hails this psychologically astute novel as a work deserving widespread international acclaim, perfectly suited for our contemporary times. Stig Dagerman, a literary luminary in Sweden, crafts a Strindbergian atmosphere of looming unease in his concise yet potent novel, 'A Moth to a Flame'.

Set in 1940s Stockholm, the narrative follows Bengt, a young man plunged into profound turmoil following his mother's unexpected demise. As he grapples with his loss, his anguish morphs into fury upon discovering his father's infidelity. Vowing vengeance in his mother's honour, Bengt finds himself ensnared in a passionate, forbidden liaison with the very woman he sought to ruin.

Penned in a taut, restrained style, this psychological tour de force delves deep into the realms of heartache, rage, desperation, and illicit desire. Against the backdrop of Stockholm's moody streets and the Hitchcockian shadows of Sweden's remote islands, Dagerman weaves a masterful tale that has earned him recognition as one of Sweden's literary giants.

Renowned for his beautiful objectivity, Dagerman constructs emotions with carefully chosen facts, much like bricks in a wall. His ability to evoke profound feelings in a single sentence has garnered praise from literary luminaries such as Graham Greene and Colm Tóibín. This searing exploration of bereavement and loathing resonates powerfully in today's world, cementing Dagerman's status as a writer of saint-like importance in the literary pantheon.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780241400739
Book Author: Stig Dagerman
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Dimensions: 196 x 130 x 15 cm
Book Publication Date: 2019-09-05
Book Pagination: 224 pages
Book Weight: 168g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

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