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On a routine errand, Valeria Cossati succumbs to an unexpected urge and procures a gleaming ebony journal. Unbeknownst to her family, she embarks on a clandestine journey of self-expression, chronicling her innermost thoughts. As she puts pen to paper, Valeria delves into her apprehensions about her daughter, the monotony of household duties, and the fear of her husband uncovering her secret pastime.
With each entry, Valeria plumbs the depths of her psyche, unearthing a wellspring of discontent and restlessness. As her authentic voice emerges, the very foundations of her identity—wife, mother, daughter—begin to crumble. This newly unearthed gem of Italian literature, "Forbidden Notebook" by Alba de Cespedes, has been exquisitely rendered into English by the esteemed translator Ann Goldstein, with a foreword by the acclaimed Jhumpa Lahiri.
Set against the backdrop of post-war Rome, this enthralling feminist masterpiece offers a penetrating glimpse into the mind of a woman grappling with domestic dissatisfaction. As Valeria's consciousness unfurls, readers are drawn into a mesmerising tale of self-discovery and the awakening of long-suppressed desires. A truly captivating work that will leave you pondering long after the final page is turned.
Book ISBN: | 9781782278221 |
Book Author: | Alba de Cespedes |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Pushkin Press Classics |
Book Publisher: | Pushkin Press |
Book Dimensions: | 198 x 128 x 20 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-07-03 |
Book Pagination: | 272 pages |
Book Weight: | 240g |
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.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
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.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’